The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 3, 1952, Page 6

'¥Y WEST CITIZEN Mondey, November 3, 1952 |The Closest Florida Vote Seen In Presidential Election By MALCOLM B. JOHNSON MIAMI #—The presidential vote in Florida Tuesday could be the closest in 76 years. As the nip-dnd-tuck campaign between Republican Dwight D. Ei- senhower and Democrat Adlai. E. Stevenson came to an end, lead- ing supporters of both predicted victory—but with cautious esti- mates. G. Harold Alexander, Republi- can state chairman, said Eisen- hower will ‘carry Florida by 50,000 votes. J. Irvin Walden, Democrat- ic campaign director, forecast vic- tory for Stevenson by “at least 75,000 votes.” Since 825,000 or 850,000 votes are | likely to be cast, either Republi- ean or Democratic estimat. would give the winning candidate a mar- gin of less than 1 per cent. The closest vote in history was in 1872, when Republican Ruther- ford B. Hayes won Florida's elec- toral vote from Democrat Samuel J. Tilden by a majority of only 826 popular votes that was estab- lished only after a tumultuous court fight. Florida ‘has failed to give its electoral vote to the Democratic eandidate only five times in 107 years of statehood. Both Eisenhower and Stevenson campaign activity tapered off to- @sy to newspaper and radio ad- vertising and last-minute planning to get supporters to the polls. John Roosevelt, youngest son of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was a featured speaker for Eisenhower at a rally in Miami Sunday. He called Stevenson a “puppet of President Harry Truman” and asked “how can we expect to clean up the mess in Washington if we merely super-impose a new pup- pet at the top, with the strings Led od , from Independence, Mis- sie ‘asd his father had person- ally selected Eisenhower to com- mand U. S. armed forces in Eu- rope “because he recognized his rare talents, not only as a com- mender but as a statesman.” Democrats closed their cam- pron in populous Dade County, which had about a fifth of the s ‘c's votes, on Saturday with a ro"'y addressed by Sen, Estes Ke- er (D.-Tenn.). ‘auver said a change in par- n't necessary ‘‘to get a clean- in government.” He claimed ocrats exposed most of the corruntion which Republicans have talked about in the presidential campaign. The state’s 1,684 polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, but any voter who is waiting in line to vote at closing time will be allowed to cast his ballot. It will be easier than ever be- fore to vote for President in this election. None of the presidential electors’ names will be listed on the ballot, as in the past. To vote for your choice between Eisenhower and Stevenson, you'll merely have to mark an X béeSide his name or pull down the voting machine lever over it. There may be some confusion among voters using paper ballots. As they are printed, there are squares for marking an X beside the names of both presidential and vice presidential candidates. But a single vote for the two candidates of a party is all that is necessary. To vote for Eisenhower, you can mark-an X beside his name, be- side the name of his running mate Richard Nixon, or one beside each of them. However you do it, it will be counted as one vote for the Eisenhower-Nixon ticket. The same goes for Stevenson. Vote for him, vote for vice presi- dential candidate John Sparkman, or vote for both. Any way will be a vote for the Stevenson-Spark- man ticket. But you can’t divide up the pres- idential team. A vote for Repub- lican Eisenhower and Democrat Sparkman, or a vote for Democrat Stevenson and Republican Nixon will be no vote at all. It won’t be! | counted. On the rest of the ballot, you may vote for either a Republican candidate or a Democratic candi- date as you please. There are con- tests for the governorship between Democrat Dan McCarty and Re- publican Harry S. Swan, and for Congress in the First, Fourth and Eighth districts. You will find a lot of unopposed Democratic candidates on the bal- lot. You may vote for them one at a time, if you please, or all at once by pulling a master voting machine lever or marking the straight ticket box on the paper ballof> If you prefer someone else to any candidate whose name is on the ballot you may write in the name of the man of your choice. Voting machines, too, have provi- sions for write-ins. Instructions on the machine will tell you how to | do it. TOP BANKING (‘ontinued from Page One) and which we feel is in keeping with the growth of this section, and one of which the entire community can well be proud. *To all of you, friends who have been with us for many years, new friends, visitors, and prospective customers, a very cordial invita- tion to come out and see our bank- ing house, a proof of our belief in the continuing growth of Key West,” concluded Trevor's public invitation. The Florida National Bank is a member of the Florida National Group of Banks, FLORIDA WILL NEVER FORGET BOOM AND BUST REPUBLICANS REMEMBER TO ELECT STEVENSON SPARKMAN TOMORROW Vote Democratic Florida Democratic Campaign Committee J. IRVIN WALDEN, Director WILLIAM W. PERRY. Deputy Director AL. R. McFAYDEN, Fistance Director (Paid Political Advt.) Carmichael Case Postponed Today The murder trial of Carl Carmichael, Sr., and Jr., has been postponed indefinitely from Thursday when it was scheduled, State Attorney J. Lancelot Lester announced today. The absence of the physi- cian who performed the autopsy when “Mellow Moon” was found drowned off Stock Island is the reason, ssid Lester, for the postponement. The Carmichaels were in- dicted by the Grand Jury on first degree murder last spring. They are out on huge bonds set by Circuit Court Judge Aquilino Lopez, Jr., at a hetring held shortly afterwards. ACCUSED KILLER (Continued from Page One) from city police wao gave full credit to the alertness of Henry Roberts, 22, new colored patrol- man who has only been on the beat two days. Roberts saw the bearded, dazed Negro wandering around the colored section near Emma and Olivia Sts., at 5:30 this morning. He questioned the bearded Negro who could not answer coherently or produce identification of any kind. Rob- erts, who is a husky six-foot, four, took the obviously deranged man into custody brought him to the city jail, where he was put in a cell. Police Officer Irving Hall who was on duty, said that he’ got aj call at 6:20 a.m, today from Depu- ty Sheriff Tommy Dixon informing him that they ‘had lost a prison- er.” ‘After the description was given, Hall told Dixon that the city police had safely captured the county prisoner and were holding him. Cotton was then taken back to the jail from which he escaped and was again stripped of his clothing} and locked, up in the same padded cell, At 11 a.m. this morning, County Commissioners Clarence Higgs, and Joe Allen accompanied by County legal advisor Paul Sawyer, and Earl Adams, county clerk, were busy examining the lock on| the cell for the insane to see how the prisoner had got out. He left} the “escape proof” jail by way of a window all the way across the jailhouse from the cell. Jailer Jerry LaBrada said that he had repeatedly warned the sher-' iff’s department that the catch on the cell lock was faulty, but that no repair had been made. It was also learned that negotia- tions have been underway to send the killer to Chattahoochee, the State Asylum for the insane, One Citizen reporter was re- fused any information at all on the case by the Sheriff’s office and had to get details from the County Commissioners and investigators at the jail. The other reporter was | promised a story if a trip to the courthouse was made. On arrival, | the reporter was given the run- around, Dixon referring to the sheriff and vice versa, but with no details about the escape ex- j cept the deputy sheriff's admis- sion that city police had picked up the escapee and that it was | known how he had got out in the first place, | TOP CONCERT, STARS | (Continued From Page One opera” by opera star Mary Gar- | den, will sing. | A tenor, Polert has sung with the Chicago symphony, Philadel- ! Sunrise "WEATHERMAN Says cme Key West and Vicinity: Clear to partly cloudy and slightly cooler through Tuesday. Gentle to moderate northerly winds, fresh at times offshore. Florida: Clear to partly cloudy through Tuesday. Cooler in ex- treme north portion Tuesday afternoon. Jacksonville through the Flor- ida Straits and East Gulf: Mod- erate northeast winds in north portion and moderate to fresh northeast winds in south portion today. Tuesday, moderate to fresh northeast winds. Partly cloudy weather. Widely scattered showers in extreme south portion. Western Caribbean: Moderate east to northeast winds through Tuesday except variable winds in extreme south portion. Partly cloudy weather. Widely scattered showers. Weather Summary for Tropical Regions: Conditions throughout the area are about normal with no signs of any developing disturbance. Observations taken at City Office Key West, Fla., Nov. 3, 1952 9:00 A.M. EST panties * Precipitation Highest yesterday _ 82 Lowest last night #74 Mean 78 Normal at TG Relative Humidity at 9:00 A.M. Total last 24 hours 0 ins. Total this month _. -05 ins. Deficiency this month — i Total this year. Deficiency this year Barometer (Sea Level) 9:00 A.M. 79% Tomorrow's Almanac 30.08 ins.—1018.6 mbs. Temperatures —- 6:36 a.m. . 5:45 p.m. 7:54 p.m. —— 9:09 a.m. TOMORROW 3 % HIGH Low 11:49 a.m. 5:13 a.m, 10:53 p.m. 4:16 p.m. 000 ADDITIONAL TIDE DATA F ference Station: Key West Time of Height of Bahie Honda (bridge) ————oh 10m 9.0 ft. No Name Key (cast end) —+2h 20m Tide high water —oh 40m Sunset Moonrise Moonset | Caldes Channel (north end) +2h 10m +14 ft. (—)—Minus sign: Corrections to be subtracted. (+)—Plus sign: _ Corrections to be add SWIMMER IS SAVED (Continued From Page One) fore the Navy boats that were notified could arrive at the scene, Chester and Acey Johnson, colored fishermen, came inte the vicinity and took him into their boat. Still clutching the ball which had helped save his life, the swimmer rushed away from the crowd wait- ing to see the boat dock. He ex- pressed verbal gratitude for his rescue to the two fishermen, but refused to give his name and ad- dress, COUNTY SENATOR (Continued From Page One) their ballots in favor of Amend- ment No. 6. The outlook is that Monroe, be- cause of its increased population, will have two representatives after next year. With a senator and two representatives, Monroe will re- gain the power it had in the state legislature up to 25 or 30 years ago, when it had two representa- tives and a senator. The committee also favors the adoption of Amendment No. 7 that | phia and in New York, where he is | would give the County Tax Asses- vonsidered a top star. The top-notch artists were select. | ed by 15 of the 18 member board sor power to fix assessments for all subdivisions in the county, in- cluding cities. However, in the | of Community Concert association | case of a city, Key West, for in- | meeting at the Woman's club Sat- | — the assessment can be | urday night. de only if requested by an | The week's drive for 1952-53 sub- | emamees passed by the City Com- j seribers resulted in a sell-out of | missioners, | the 750 seats available in the Con- | vent auditiorium where the con- jcerts are held. Mrs. Delio Cobo, }campaign manager, was praised jfor her successful drive by the Roberts Office | Supplies & Equipment, 1% Duval Street Phone 250 Our Christmas Card Sample Books | will be on display OCTOBER 15TH | Buy Your Cards Early WE IMPRINT We rent typewriters for Civil Ser: vice Examinations Free Delivery but can't vote... 100 Cas! CLOSED ALL DAY EVERY j SATURDAY ihmeeeeieteeeeteemeeneneenn ee -}to his own father, . | yours.”” HOT CLUES CHECKED 3 (Continued from Page One)- produced Klug’s New Jersey driv- ers license.” The 1947 Chevrolet in which Klug left his home in Montclair last March has still not been The new. Indian motorcycle which was found near Klug’s body Friday morning was pur- chased by Klug after he wrecked the old motorcycle on which he rode to the Boulevard house and checked in on October 23. Mrs. Edith Sherman, manager, told Hamlin Sunday that Klug told her he wrecked the old motor- cycle and showed up with the new Indian make shortly after. She said he checked out on Octo- ber 26. Hamlin talked with the woman who complained to Miami police last Wednesday that a man motion- ed her to come over to his 1952 Chevrolet for directions, and then showed himself nude to her. This 1952 Chevrolet was traced to the Palm Rental agency at 840 Fifth street Miami Beach. It was re- turned the same day at 2 p. m. to the agency. The description of the six foot, 170 pound Rutgers grad- uate, on the New Jersey license and with the landlady tallied. Klug was by no means a penni- less young man. He had not only savings of his own, but had several thousands of dollars in liquidated radiator stocks, obtained last sum- mer. He wrote his father from 1215 East King street, Lancaster, Pa. on July 28 that he wished Klug, Sr. would sent him all mail and the stocks to that address. He said he was working, but that he would appreciate the stocks, which his father told Hamlin were worth se- veral thousand dollars. Klug, Jr. had worked with his father, a pros- perous tile contractor, before leav- ing home ‘last March on a novel- writing trip. He signed his letters “Sincerely When his body was found it was stripped of all valuable possessions, wallet, wristwatch and ring. Hamlin has a photostatic copy of the Miami police gun permit issued to Klug, Jr. last April 17. It too gives the Montclair address of 836 Bloomfield avenue, and the description of the dead man. It establishes, say Hamlin, that Klug was in Miami at that time, then went to Lancaster. Klug, Jr. asked for the gun permit for “target practice” according to their re- cords. The gun was purchased at the Kimball Sporting goods store in Miami. Klug’s last known landlady, Mrs. Sherman, confirmed the fact aht Today’s Stock Merket NEW YORK W—A general ad- vance today in the stock market carried prices up fractions to a lit- tle better than a point. Losses were widely scattered and seldom got to as much as a point. Trading was exceedingly brisk. Here are some of the more sig- nificant blocks: Standard Oil (NJ) 2,200 shares 70 % at 76, Montgomery Ward 1,800 up 1 at 60%, Sinclair Oi) 7,200 up % at 41, American Tele- Phone 2,000 up % at 154%s, General Motors 3,500 remained unchanged, American Airlines 2,200 up at 13%, and Canadian Pacific 2,000 up % at 32%. On the downside were New York Central 2,500 shares off % at 175, Motorola 5,000 off % at 42, and Patino Mines 1,000 off % at 7, DEATH MARCUS’H. DEAN Marcus H. Dean, son of Mrs. Jes- sie Dean of 621 Thomas street, died Friday, October 3ist in Baltimore, Maryland. Funeral services will be held Thursday evening at 4:00 p. m, in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. He is survived by his mother; four sisters: Alice Dean Turner, Irene Dean, Salome Dean and Sis- ter Myrtle Catherine. PRR ti AA SST GAR Race a Klug was a quiet young man. His own brother-in-law, Norman Reed, interviewed by The Citizen Satur- day said that Klug “never even told a smutty story” when queried about the indecent exposure com- plaint. The half pint of Seagram’s with two shots left in it, was a shock to both brother-in-law and father. They said that Klug was a social drinker and not a “bottle man.” It is confirmed now that the motorcycle found near Klug’s body is not registered with the State of Florida. Hamlin had been in constant touch with state and national authorities on the case since the murdered man was found Friday at 9:15 a. m. by two mullet fisher- man onthe lonely beach. He praised the State Highway Patrol, particularly Slim Walker, for his help in communications in round- ing up a coroners’ jury and getting messages out on Friday, Palsy Funds Stolen By ‘Meanest Thief’ The meanest thief in town took about seven dollars from a Cerebral Palsy and Cripples Association fund collection container at 907 1-2 Emma street, sometime Sunday. The theft of the money and six Pounds of ham were discovered by G. A. Sinclair, manager of a gro- cery store at the Emma street ad- dress, when he went to the shop Sunday night at 10 p. m. He found that the store had been entered through a rear door which was broken. Someone pried a board loose, then used a hammer and crow bar to pry loose hinges on the door. A screw driver found at the spot had been used to keep the door open. Sinclair found another piece of COUNTY VOTE 4 (Continued from Page One) % . cers are unopposed, the only hot races are those for President and Vice President. It-is expected that the Governor and the U.S. Reps resentative will have little op position at the polls. - The Monroe County Board of Canvassers will meet Wednes- day morning to count the absens tee vote and to canvass the total vote, Pinder said. . For information on polling places, ask any nearby precinct clerk or inspector or refer to The Citizen of October 29, latest date on which the list-of precincts ~ was published. ham ‘cut up and left on a counter but said that the block of ham and the collection box money was all that he could find missing, ‘ Overseas Transportation Company; Ine: Fast, Dependable Freight and Express Service MIAMI AND KEY WEST ' Also Serving ALL POINTS ON FLORIDA KEYS Between Miami and Key West Express Schedule (No Stops En Route) LEAVES KEY W ie DAILY (EXCEPT 00 P.M. Arrives at SUNDAYS) Miami at 12:00 e’clock Midnight. LEAVES MIAMI DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 12:00 o'clock and arrives at o'clock A.M. Key West ‘at 6:00 Local Schedule LEAVES KEY WEST DAILY (Seser Prone = 8:00 o'clock A.M. and (Stops At All i Intermediate Points) aoe at Miami at 4:00 o'clock P.M, uaaves MIAMI DAILY ( ence pean) at 9:00 o'clock arrives at Key West at 5:00 o'clock Free Pick-Up and Delivery Service FULL CARGO INSURANCE MAIN OFFICE and WAREHOUSE: Cor, Eaton and Francis Sts. PHONES: 92 and 83 NO! Vole AGAINST CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 “4 Noose Around Your Neck For 30 Years” Voters of Florida, Amendment Number 1 is tricky. — It is dangerous. It is a “sleeper.” Itcan “freeze” the auto tag fund for the next 30 years — or $24,000,000 a year for 30 years — which amounts to $720,000,000. It can prevent the increased pay already promised to our teachers, It can create a “dictatorship” and a mighty bureaucracy at Tallahassee. |KEY WEST JAYCEES It can result in complete loss of an increased sales tax, incr President — JOHN 0. PUGH, Kissimmee, Florida County taxes on “Home Rule” and it can bring about food, gasoline, clothing — with less money for old age pensions, state institutions and state employees, _..~ Vote AGAINST Constitutional Amendment Number 1 (SJR-106) VOTERS’ AMENDMENTS COMMITTEE (Organized in the interest of the public free school system and teachers’ increaser pay.) Secretary - Treasurer — CECIL WRIGHT PEMBERTON (Executive Vice President, te Fieride Tex tnfors.ation Jacksonville, (Paid Political Advt.)