The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 3, 1953, Page 8

YOU FEEL CHIPS? YOU KNOW, THERE'S NO LAW THAT SAYS: IWOU'VE GOT TOGO BACK IN THERE AWAY WITH /° DELIVER YOUR ‘AR? LISTEN, { OWN TELL TH! T/LL PAY | PAL. HIM BACK,..EVERY CENT HE LOST ON CHIPS... COMPLETELY RECOVERED FROM HIS ANOS CHIPS WADES INTO THE FURIOUS BLON...HE IS PUNCHING: WITH BEAUTIFUL ACCURACY + THE PHANTOM ANY MESSAGE FROM SUDDENLY; CHIPS STEPS BACK...AS Fi MISSES A LEFT, HE LEAVES HIS CHIN OPEN FOR A RIGHT CROSS 11+ THIS HAS BEEN A WILD-GOOSE CHASE? WE CAN'T FOLLOW EVERY SILLY RUMOR} Not YET, F| COMMA eS \ ABOUT THE TORDMEN PIRATES. RE LEAVING: Ss m) Ss "4 : xy COME IN, PHANTOM. THIS IS THEVESTA © By Lee Falk and Phil Davis 7 CAN YOU STOP A CYCLONE? TF THERE ISAWITCH,HE WILL FIND HEA AND BRING BACK VER RETU TCTs th HER BROOM? THE WITCH'S LAN THE LIVING OEAD- By Fred Lasswell FONE AIM TO KEEP ON NAMIN! WE-Ut NAMED TH’ NEW BABY TOOZY, ~ UNK SNUFFY-~ TOOZY BARI Tax Relief Are A Bit Rosier By SAM DAWSON NEW YORK #—Efforts to halt the relentless upward surge of taxes—federal, state and local— doubtless will be one of the first New Year’s resolutions to be made. Chances of the resolution lasting very far into the year are another matter. The federal tax problem doubt less was one of the unseen guests at the luncheon today of Pres Elect Eisenhower and the five Re publican senatorial leaders. Chances of relief by 1954 take a faintly rosier hue in a report from Washington that the budget the out-going president will present to Congress may call for a nine per cent lower total of new appropria- tions in the fiscal year to start July 1. Tax relief will depend largely on the slashes in government spend- ing the incoming Congress can or will make. But there is a great backlog of appropriations already made but not yet spent that governmental agencies can tap in. 1953 to keep spending at peacetime record lev- els. At the local level, chances seem even less bright. Growing needs for new schools, new highways, new public institutions keep the pressure for higher taxation con- stantly increasing. The great hike in the tax take in the last two years is stressed in a book of figures issued by the Tax Foundation, a private, non-profit research organization. The federal tax load, the Foun- dation notes, now amounts to $431 for every man, woman and child in the U. S. This is about $160 more than two years ago. Add state and local taxes, and the Foundation finds the per capita tax burden to be $514. The Foundation reports federal tax receipts in 1950 as 35 billion dollars, and in 1952 as 59% billion dollars. State tax receipts in 1950 totaled just under eight billion dollars and in 1952 were just under 10 billion dollars. Local governments collected eight billion dollars in 1950 and in 1952 took in almost 9¥% billion dol- lars. Part of these tax increases goes to support a growing governmental payroll. In 1952, the Tax Foun tion reports, civilian employes in federal, state and local govern- ments totaled 6,921,000. The previ- ous peak came in wartime 1945 when total civilian governmental jobs was 6,754,000. The unexpended balance may be as much as 85 billion dollars next June 30, Washington slide-rule boys estimate. Washington sources estimate that this year federal expenditures will be around 75 billion dollars, while in the next fiscal year they Chapter 31 WAS just past midnight. Oak Island was quiet, except for the occasional sound of the sentry in the hall outside Morgan’s door and the muffled movement of the horses. Clay had looked out into, the nall once or twice and found the sentry there, all too alert and wakeful. Clay cursed savagely under his breath. So far, the personal recon- naissance had been startlingly suc- cessful. He ‘knew as much of Mor- gan - strength and the disposition of his men as he would ever know. His mind had leaped ahead to the details of the assault that must be made. It wagas clear and definite as 2 blueprint in his mind—but it was valueless, impotent, until he could return to the hidden camp of Las Espinas and put the care- fully worked-out project into ac- tion. There was the black mass of a hedge running away from thé cor- ner of the house toward a string of wagon sheds and outbuildings. Crouched like a panther stalking its prey, he crept along its edge, moving quickly ,across the open spaces and lingering in the shad- ows, as his eyes probed the dark terrain ahead. He reached the stables and stepped inside, hearing the stir of the horses that were always held in constant readiness apart from the remuda. As his eyes began to accustom themselves to the dark- ness under the open-fronted eaves, he could make out the irregular shapes of saddles hanging against the wall and horses standing in their stalls. There. was no sign of a guard as he slid silently for- ward, no interference as he lifted down one of the saddles and moved slowly down the row of Stalls. His fingers were inept and ner- vous as he soothed the horse that stood in the last stall of the stable, stiff and awkward as he cinched on the saddle and buckled the hand, the horse ne docilely behind hin as he ¢ med the shelter of the stable. H= RODE into the sleeping camp of Las Espinas two hours later, challenged fiercely, and then welcomed almost ecstatically by a bull-voiced sentry whose relief at Clay’s return was unmistakable. Ten minutes later, a waning fire had been brightened into flame and he was in council with Web and his captains, » Clay outlined his plans. “Try to get this as I go sine he insisted. is got to be back before day- .” “Back!” It was Web’s voice growling in protest. “You’re not goin’ to stick your head back into that trap!” Clay lifted a hand in peremp- citement, the powder magazine blew up! Could you ride in from three sides in the confusion and cut them down?” MR a long moment there was the stricken silence of surprise. In their minds the captains were envisioning the headquarters house flaming in the night. the defenders running in from every direction, and then, almost their midst. the shattering roar ot the exploding powder magazine, scattering flaming death and_de- struction. “Por Dios!” It was Gar cia, and his voice was almost rev- erent. any objections?” ey were silent, glancing tory protest. “There’s no time to argue.” He was nervous, tense that were slipping away. “Here’s how it stands: Morgan has around four hundred men at Oak Island. They’re expecting an attack and they’re dug in behind barricades and prepared to fight it off. They've set up a ring of guards in a circle about four miles out, so they’ll have plenty of warning.” He paused to see now the men were taking it and found their eyes narrowed with doubt and un- spoken questions. “There’s no chance to charge ‘n and ride them down,” he con- tinued crisply. “The only possibil- ity is to throw them off balance, knock oyt their sentry system, distract their attention, and then take them by surprise. “Morgan’s quartered in the big house, of course. Not fifty feet away, there’s a powder magazine that’s jammed full.” He smiled a little as he looked around the ring of faces, seeing them tense, hopeful, uncertain, and puzzled. “S'ppose,” he said slowly, “just suppose that about this time to- Morrow morning the big house bridle. Then he was moving ithily again, the reins in his SEA SECRETS Q. How do sea birds get water to drink? A. Most sea birds are able to travel for great distances and ean therefore find water on islands in ponds, streams, or puddles, or; at the leaf bases of palms or other plants. It is apparent, on the other hand, that pelicans, cormorants, and certain other sea birds are able to get along quite well with- out fresh water, at least for a certain length of time. This is be- lieved possible because of the high water content of the fish and other. sea animals on which they feed. Q. If some deepsea fish are blind, how do they swim? A. Since not enough light pene- caught on fire. And suppose that just about the time everybody ‘was gathered up there in the ex- any distance from shore. Mana- tees reach a length of 12 feet, though most examples are smaller. Q. What is the freezing point of sea water? A. Because of the peculiarities of its salts in solution, sea water has no definite freezing point, al- though ice begins to form at about 18 degrees centigrade. As the ice forms, the salts are left behind in increasingly greater concentra- tion, which continues to lower the freezing point of the remaining water. Although the ice itself con- sists of fresh or salt-free water, salt crystals and small “pockets” of brine become enclosed in the ice, so that sea ice when melted will not necessarily yield fresh water. Q, Are the small, rounded crabs 'ing seedless sdnietimes found in oyster shells lows cut into good'to eat? _ A. Yes. These are oyster crabs, with the insistence of the minutes| fi quickly into each other’s faces, weighing the possibilities, ana- id and yet reluctant to accep! placable necessity of inevi- tability. . Startling, Nielsen’s laugh shat- tered the spell of silence and indecision. “There'll be plenty of time to figger out objections after this shootin’ match is over,” he boomed. “Right now, we better get in gear an’ let th’ Colonel get back to Morgan an’ Oak Island.” Abruptly he motioned to the trooper who held his horse and held out his hand to the silently waiting Web. “Til see you tomorrow night,” he said crisply. He swung into the saddle and looked down at the men who stood staring silently up at him. Abruptly he felt again the loneliness of command, the isola- tion of the man who must ride alone. Hi. lifted his band in a brusque gesture of farewell and touched the forse lightly with his heels. Behind him there was silence. the tribute of voiceless respect and admiration. It was an acco- lade of pride that stiffened his shoulders as he rode into the night. (To be continued) Pinnotheres ostreum, which are excellent eating, and in fact con- sidered to be quite a delicacy in spite of their small size, being not much larger than a giant pea. The males (which are seldom seen) are free-swimming and very small, while the round-bodies females are quite soft in texture and live with- in the shell of a living oyster for protection. Apparently the oyster suffers no inconvenience from this relationship. | For wintertime Peach Melba, use canned or frozen peach halves ‘and vanilla ice cream; top with a gSauce made from strained frozen Sweetened raspberries. : ; Vary your favorite chocolate fudge recipe sometimes by . add- raisins,” “fharshma- small pieces, iced candied fruits or “¢hOpped* shred- ded coconut. x 0s maybe just under 80 billion dol- ” RENT FORUM (These questions were selected from those often asked of the local rent office. If you have a question about the rent stabilization pro- gram address it to: Area Rent Office, 216 Federal Building, Key West, Florida.) QUESTION: My landlord wants trates into the very deep sea to make any objects visible, many of the fish at those depths are eyeless, while others are provided with luminous spots, glowing chin barbels and other structures. Those which are blind are usually equip- ped with a highly specialized sense of touch, as well as being especial- ly sensitive to vibrations in the water. They probably locate their food almost entirely through the sense of smell and touch, as do certain blind cave fishes. Q. Do manatees feed on fish? A. No, the manatee or sea cow, Trichechus manatus, is entirely {vegetarian in its eating habits, ‘feeding on eel grass (Thalassa), | Crossword’ Puzzle ACROSS 32. Registered 1, Pouch bers abbr. & Devoured 33, Pertaining to 12 peat the Salian 13, Extra part — 14 Feminine 3 Favern name 15. Akin 37. Despised 17. German city pepe 9. ea ag 39. Eart of door Cae 40. Asiatic sword peninsula 23. Flower dusts {3 Af tate 26. Waste . Rather than allowance 4S Gubic meter 3. Diminished 48, Ocean 7 49. Affirmative By George McManus Solution of Saturday's Puzzle . Exist 8. Sewing . Bore implement, Compoung to paint and remodel my furnish- ed apartment and has asked me to move out for a month, promis- ing that I can move back in when Para grass (Panicum), and oc- casional water hyacinths (Eich- hornia) which float down brack- | ish streams 50. Cut down 51. Plant DOWN 1. East Indian bove: poetic 30. Hindu garments ether Point . Urchin . Comparative In keeping with its feeding habits, the manatee pre- fers shallow, quiet waters to the | open ocean and is seldoni found 31. Hurry weight ending 36. Encourage 18 Exchanged for money 20. Styie of archi the remodeling is complete. I have no lease and wonder if I would be protected by the rent laws if the landiord changes his mind. ANSWER: The Federal rent laws would not require your landlord to restore you as a tenant if you By Paul Robinson |V¥oluntairly move out of the unit. I suggest that before you move you consult with your lawyer about a binding agreement that would protect your interests. registration requirements. I s gest that you register the property immediately and then the rent of- fice can work with you to solve | your problem QUESTION: Is it nuw too late for me to register my rental Property | QUESTION: My tenant has fail-|/so that I can get in compliance | ed to pay the rent that became/with the rent laws? j due on the 15th of the month but} ANSWER: No, it is not. The area | my lawyer advises that I cannot | rent office accepts registrations at evict him because I have not re-|any time although they might be gistered my property with the rent |deliquent. You may, of course, be office. Is that correct? required to refund the difference | ANSWER: Although the rent/back to the date you first rented laws do not give the tenant the |the units or the tive date of right to refuse to pay the rent, | Federal rent c your lawyer is correct. The laws | whichever is iat says that you cannot legally evict |have been charging is more than ja tenant for any reason as long | would be allowed ~Yourrs on THe SSS TICKET COMMITTEE — SIMPLY EVERYTHING'S IN AN UTTER MESS S OKAY- DANCE WiTH MATT- WHILE IT —< STRAIGHTEN THINGS ) our’, OH e HERE COMES } {| TROUBLE! TTA, STEN y |THE CISCO KID TH OZARK KID PASSED AND RAI ’ SHARKS 0} OF TH’ TITLE?