The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 6, 1953, Page 1

Key West, Florida, has the * most equable climate in the coyniry, with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit VOL. LXXIV, No. 5 Jeff Brodhead, Sistrunk Of Dade, Named Spottswood Takes Office But Announces No Appointments ty SUSAN McAVOY The big news was all at} — the Monroe County Court-| house today with the asumption of office - by Sheriff John Spottswood and the appointment of two new deputies who will serve with him. . E. E, Sistrunk, until yes- terday Deputy Sheriff in Dade County, will be one new deputy under Spotts- wood, though the latter would not confirm the ap- pointment this morning. He said, instead, that Sistrunk was merely visiting in the sounty today. Sistrunk, who is listed in the Miami phone directory at 1876 N. W. 34th Street, has been liv- ing on the Keys on and off dur- ing the last six months, it was said at the courthouse, to es- tablish residence for office hold- ing in Monroe county. Sistrunk is not yet a registered voter in the . He has served under mn Henderson, outgo- no Jase ‘enforcement officer of D jounty. His appointment by Spottswood was common talk at the courthouse, Outgoing- Monroe County Sheriff Berlin Sawyer said as he gave the keys to the jail and office to Spottswood: “This is the happiest day in in the 12 years since 1 took office. | Moves Into Gear I'm like a bird out of a cage.” ; The annual March of Dimes ona, Pot Pn bir or tea Sesnmastand tay wate, bs is fin-| gear this, week following Its offi- inted by Spolfswood, deputy Sheriff Staff Photo. Simonton Street SSE Polio Fund Drive i z iH after 9 a.m. to confer with Sis- trunk. Ouigoin Chief Deputy Sheriff Tommy Dixon told this reporter he assumes his duties tomorrow as Deputy Motor Vehicle Commission- er working out of the office of County Tax Collector Howard Wil-| school son. Dixon said; 22 ? 3 Spottswood LONGTIME MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF Berlin Sawyer, left, hands the keys to the jail to new Sheriff John Spottswood at the courthouse today.. The young Sheriff said he would spend his first days familiarizing himself with the office —Citizen City Commission Votes To Change Che Key Wes THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S.A. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1953 McCarty Takes Office ae 1952 Chalks Up Largest Number Of Flights Ever Almost 10,000 take-offs and landings without a single accident of any sort took place at Meacham air- port in 1952, George Faral- do, airport manager an- nounced today. “Tt was a record year at the airport with the largest number of flights in history, and the best safety record yet,” Faraldo said. “There were 9,702 take-offs and landings at Meacham fivid, with- out a single accident of any sort,” Faraldo said. “We had six emergency landings of cargo planes, three of which were on fire,” Faraldo said. Faraldo extinguished these fires with his own equipment since none is provided at the field. He uses his station wagon as a combination crash wagon, fire truck and am- bulance. z In the 12 month period, Aero- vias Q had 1,416 flights of pas- senger planes, 421 cargo flights. National whieh flies between here and Miami had 1,098 flights. Traffic Direction AREA FROM TRUMAN ANE, =P) Some 178 small private aircraft 3) ST. TO BE ZONED arrived and departed for Cubs TW ” from Meacham field. O WAY” AGAIN There were locally 6,589 take- The City Commission yielded last | offs and landings at Meacham. might to the protests of a group The 100 per cent safety record ‘of Simonton Street . businessmen ns. /s Seats is par. when at their regular rly nota’ view of the Le ss 40. wheels in| ‘lack of a control ; “in the hat x RE a NR “i ‘ “We are very fortunate,” Faral- t . | do said, “that we have such a fine City Attorney M. ignatius Les-| safety record both in foreigh and ter was instructed by the com- | domestic flights.” mission to prepare an ordinance| The Civil Aeronautics adminis- which will allow traffic to move | tration has commended Faraldo for in both directions on that thorough- | the safety record at Meacham, as fare from Truman Avenue to {has the Florida Air Pilots Asso- Southard Street. However, the area | ciation. from Green Street, south to South-| One exciting incident during 1952 ard will continue to be zoned for |was an emergency landing of a one way traffic as it has under | DC-6 plane en route from Mexico the provision of an ordinance put |to Miami. into effect some three months ago| “The whole peninsula of Florida when several Key West Streets | was closed in because of bad were changed to one way vehicular | weather,” Faraldo said. “Key traffic. “1 leave this office proud of my record here. My record here in the past year is as clear as it could be with the pressures that have had in the past year.” Dixon has been a deputy then : - (Continued On Page Three) Last night's motion was made by City Commission John Car- bonell in the face of recom- mendations by the Governor's Safety Committee, that the direc- view of the fact that the results of the original changes “were most gratifying and had served well the purpose for which they were intended.” It was at the suggestion of that committee that the commission had made the original changes. The Commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of making the latest shift in traffic flow. Mayor C. B. Harvey cast the West was the only airport open in the whole state. Last March this DC-6 tried to land at Meacham at 4 in the morning. Faraldo Flying Service provided radio contact and smudge pots. We gave instructions tion of traffic net be changed in | by radio and the plane was able (Continues On Page Three) Two Admirals To Local Base For Inspection Trip Rear Admiral George R. Cooper, lone dissenting vote and went on ,SR-1, USN, Assistant Chief of Naval Takes Oath A County Solons Name Saunders 53 Chairman Vice-Chmn. Higgs Announces That Saunders Is Re-Elected Gerald Saunders will be reelect- ed chairman of the Monroe County Commission tonight, Commissioner Clarence Higgs told The Citizen at 1 this morning. Vice-Chairman Higgs. said that the election of officers and naming of committee chairmen takes place tonight at the regular meeting in the commission chambers at the courthouse. “You can quote me, however,” Higgs said, “that Saunders will be our next chairman.” The entise membership of the five man commission met at lunch today in private session to plan the organization of the soverign body of the county. Since the members up for re- election last year were voted re- turned to office, the commission remains the same, Saunders, Higgs Joe Allen, Frank Bentley and Harry Harris. Tonight’s meeting will also be the time for discussions on county roads. County Engineer John Gog- gins will be present, The School Board also elects 2 chairman tonight at an organiza- tional, meeting at 7:30 p. m. in the courthouse. plane for Miami yesterday to School Board The Monroe County Board of P Instruction will elect a chairman at tonight’s meeting at i courthouse. The County Commission elects its chairman tonight also, and meets for the first time in the New Year, at 8 p. m. By Affidavit City To Waive More than 60 Monroe county resi-| J dents received hur Overseas wen | License Charge way stickers entitling them to free Passage by 11 this morning. At the request of Commissioner The applicants had already ob- |! John Carbonell, the city wil! waive tained their 1953 license tags at | the customary license fees charged the office of County Tax Collector | at such events for a minstrel show Howard Wilson. Sixty of them went |to be sponsored by the Colored to the adjacent office of Supervi-|VFW and American Legion Posts sor of Registration Sam Pinder jin the near future. where Pinder‘and Mrs. Edna Mae| Carbonell did not know the exact Bullman, notaries, swore in their |date when the show would take affidavits of six month's residence | place. can spoly toe the score, fees USS Bushnell Goes On Short Duty stressed. Unless cars are owned The Key West-based submarine Can Obtain Toll Free Stickers jointly by husband and wife, the wife cannot obtain the sticker, Pinder had to tell some disap- Pointed wives today. The application for the sticker Off To The Inauguration CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE AQUILINO LOPEZ, JR., right, Hilario Ramos, center, and Attorney Tom Watkins, as they boarded a s|record as opposing the change | Operations for Logistics and Rear when he said, that “it is stupid for Admiral Maurice E. Curtis, USN, =|the commission to accept the re- | Assistant Chief of Naval Operation *|commendations of the safety com- | for Readiness arrived today in Key mittee and then ask them for fur-|West for 2 routine inspection of ther study and then reject it even | ®4val facilities here. Both will re- after they have been reiterated.” |turn to their Washington, D. C. Harvey envisioned changes in| headquarters Sunday. Admiral the direction of the flow of traffic |Cooper’s son, Lieutenant (ig) on the city’s streets “every ninety |George R. Cooper, Jr., USN, is days,” if the present policy is fol-|COMmanding officer of the PC lowed. ess currently stationed in Key The matter had come up for | West discussion when a group of pHa Monday, Rear Admiral G. B. ton Street businessmen had argued | Hall, USN, Commander, Fleet Air that changing the street to one way | Wings, Atlantic Fleet, will arrive must be notarized. In emergency cases, where. the car owner will be out of town until after dead- line February 20, an affidavit may be signed away from the court- house before a notary, Pinder said, _ Joe Russell of Adeline’s Decorat- ing shop, 904 Fleming Street was the first Monroe county resident to receive a sticker entitling him to toll-free passage on the high- way. Though stickers on the wind- shield are frowned upon by safety — these must be placed re. tender Bushnell will leave for Nor- folk, Va. on Jan. 12, submarine squadron twelve headquarters here announced today. The ship will. temporarily be- come tender and headquarters for submarine squadron six while the USS Orion is away on Carribbean operations. The Bushnell is expect- ed to return here sometime in late February. DWI CHARGES AGAINST 2 MEN Jay Rasmussen and Francis E. Holland, are each out ef county jail on charges of driving while NEW YORK.—Never at a loss for words, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill has his entourage in stitches as he faces a battery of microphones on his arrival Monday aboard the liner Queen Mary. Pictured also is jhad hurt their commerce However, the safety committee |had used as the basis for their | recommendation that the traffic be (Continued On Page Three) Forced out by owners of building. Must Vecate by Jan. 15 BIG SALE Everything Must Go! BUY NOW AND SAVE 33 1/3% to 50% RODACK’S POINCIANA SUNDRIES Buck Ave. Mrs. Churchill —(®) Wirephoto. | | | in Key West to inspect Airship Development Squadron Eleven at Boca Chica Admiral Hall will leave Key West the next day to return to his head- quarters in Norfolk, Va NOTICE Regular communication Dade! t __ Soaetnscemeteeneoneraanatrtrmeeateeneem Lodge No. 14, F. & A. M. Wednes- day evening, 7:38 p.m. Officers fer the ensuing year will be installed. All Master Masons invited to at- tend. WALTHER LATZIER, Ww. mM. | F. 0. WEECH, Secy. intoxicated, according to the she- Tiff’s office. The men will be tried in Criminal court on the charges. Bond was set at $100 each. —_—_——_—_— WANTED EXPERIENCED | D.C. Wet Cleaner | APPLY AT The EAR, EYE, NOSE COLUMBIA LAUNDRY and THROAT SPECIALIST From Miami Will Be Here FRIDAY, JAN. 9 |B & L Delivery Service ANNOUNCING at the Office of | DR. VALDES We Octiver KEY WEST end VICINITY Business Phone — 2-751) Home Phene — 2-797 619 DUVAL ST. Fer Appointment Call 2-782) Citizen 2 catch the inauguration special train to Governor Dan McCarty’s assumption of office at noon today in the state capital. The overcoats are for those northern temperatures way up in Tallahassee —Citizen Staff Photo. License Fees Are yor Dealers Mon. The occupational license fee to be assessed against junk dealers in Key West was doubled last night when the City Commission passed unanimously, an ordinance which will set the coast of such a per- mit at $350.in an effort to dis- courage out of. town operators from coming here in competi- tion with local dealers. City Manager Dave King suggest- ed that the measur2 be passed following complaints from the city’s two licensed dealers that Miami firms were coming to Key West and operating without a license. King pointed out that the city has been unable to combat the invasion on the part of the out- siders, who have been operating without ‘licenses, since they are willing to risk assessment of the previous $175 fee. Since it has been increased, the poachers will be loathe to take a chance on coming here, King added. King also pointed out that the local dealers were required to buy licenses and that they have com- plied with all laws. In addition, they have. made investments in the city that should be protected, he said. The ordinance was approved by the operators, he added. City OK’s Payment For Park Repairs | Payment of $2500 to the M. E. Bennett Construction Company for | repairs to the basketball court at/ Bayview Park was authorized by | the City Commission at their meet- ing last night. The work included the resurfae- ing of the court. EVENRUDES | BOATS 11 BATON $T. | ——/Promises “Good Government Housecleaning’ Safety Record Set At Meacham Repeats He Will Not Put Up With Lax Law Enforcement TALLAHASSEE (AP), — Dan McCarty became gove ernor of Florida at noon to- day with the simple oath of office taken by all officials in the state from county of- fice holders up to the highe est dignitaries. No matter who takes the oath, the only change is in the name of the office. The oath: “T do solemnly swear that I will support, protect and defend the constitution and government of the United States and of the State of Florida; that I am duly qualified to hoid office un- der the constitution of the State ‘and. that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of governor on which I am now about to enter. So help me God.” Gov. McCarty called for a “good government housecleaning” as he took the oath of office, The 40-year-old Ft. Pierce citrus grower and cattleman said “the \dirt—and rust—and corrosion -—~ which have accumulated in the corners and dark closets must go."” He didn't say what dirt, rust corrosion he meant and he only generally with Points in one of the augural tory. He said he will present @ spe- gifie program to the Legislature it. meets in April. eCarty repeated his frequently expressed conviction “‘that we can meet the needs of the next four years without additional taxation on our peeple.” He added his usual proviso that he will ask the Legis- lature to increase the tax on dog race tracks “which 1 feel are not now contributing their fair share to the cost of government.” He spoke for further promotion of the tourist business and re- marked that tourists, who pay a (Continued On P2ge Three) Bids Studied For Sidewalk Work Bids received by the City Com- mission last night for the repair, replacement and construction of the city’s sidewalks, have been re- ferred to City Manager Dave King for consideration. The S. W. Drudge Construction Company was apparently the low bidder for the work, but the award- ing of the contract will be depend- ent om further study on the part of King to determine which be the lowest in price in the light of average conditions which will be encountered in the work. Others bidders included the M. E. Bennett Construction Company and the Ambler Construction Com- pany. Under the terms of a plan work- ed out by King, the city will bear 7S per cent the coast of side- walk construction while homeown- ers will pay the remainder. Ap- plications for such work are now being accepted. NOTICE! Examinations for Master and Journey- man Electrician will be held at City Hall ‘Tonight af 7 P.M. ALEX LUBINSEY, Electrical teapecter