The Key West Citizen Newspaper, February 5, 1953, Page 7

‘Thursday, February 5, 1953 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 7 A LETTER FROM BILL LANTAFF ar Neighbor: A question raised by many peo- le these days is, ‘‘What’s all the iss about confirming Charles Wil- and his aides in their top jobs the Department of Defense?”’ Well, it boils down to this. The w clearly states that none in the ploy of the United States Gov- ment may participate in nego- iting business with firms in ich they have holdings or are sociated. We are presently faced with the gest peacetime expenditures in history of America. Largest in rr budget is military spending sand generators of a certain type. Of the bids submitted, two were significant. One was from an automobile manufacturer for $77.20 each, and the other from the original manufacturer of the generator whose price was $87. Investigation disclosed that the generator was in fact made by this manufacturer and sold to this automobile concern for $52, but Uncle Sam had to pay $25.20 more for each generator. wee In connection with the procure- ment of an automobile heater, ten invitations to bid were extended but only one bid was received - .|that came from a certain automo- bile manufacturer. The Govern- is|ment purchased this heater from larger military eld by the auto- Mobile industry and the Govern- ment does more business with the automobile concern for $51.95. Investigation revealed that the heater originally cost $22.61. When more than three-fourths of our budget is for military spend- ing, there is little wonder why the Senate proceeds with caution in |eonfirming the men who will hold Charles Wilson, former President ef General Motors, when consid- @red for confirmation was found fo have over two and one-half million dollars worth of General Motors stock. It was the opinion ‘of the Senate that Wilson should dispose of his holdings to that there would be no future doubt of his conforming to the letter \ef the law. The same situation ‘was true with respect to the men he had selected to serve with him in the Defense Department. ‘They, too, held a large amount of stock in compai that held | government contracts. The House Government Opera- fions Committee, of which your Congressman is a member, un- tovered many examples of gross aste and inefficiency in the pro- ment of automobile parts a- , @ program in which we spend rer a billion dollars each year. We found, on one occasion, the ‘Military advertised for a thou- 1 |GROCER IS HOOKED seen today in repo: palliative formala, which sci relive . ‘and women who formerly “with “dread coughing, choking, Bele fer nn PRBMTH ea et ferent te only, «few ponies pe ane ‘as directed. ‘= Sold with strict money-back gvarantes tw CENTRAL PHARMACY, Corner White & Truman Ave. “*ail Orders Filled Husbatid Salks Wheit ~~ Rice Isn't Fluffy | | the purse-strings. Sincerely yours, BILL LANTAFF Burdick Questions Benefit Of Liquor WASHINGTO Nw#—Rep. Burdick (R-ND) said today he will produce a pink elephant for anyone who can convince him liquor is bene- ficial. The ex-football player, in a newsletter to constituents, said there is entirely too much drink- ing in Washington, and he con- tinued: “The people may think they need some stimulant to quiet their nerves in this cold war, but if there was éver a time when the people should have clear minds, it is now . » + If anyone can show mé one beneficial contribution _intoxica- ting liquor makes to the people of the United States, I will show you a pink elephant.” BEDFORD, Ind., (®—Officials of the Citizens National Bank took one look at the signature “U. R. Hooked” on a $10.37 check yester- day and promptly stamped it, “No funds.” Cashier Ralph Moore returned it to grocer Ray Lee, who had cashed it, and wrote below the signature, “You sure are.” Ricétis the major food for over’ half of the world’s population, and is high in energy value. att eeeenccnccceaccesecsere : *e PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, February 8th is the 43rd An- niversary of the Boy S United States, WHEREAS, this movement contributes to the educational, recreational and person- ality developmental opportunities of the youth of our Nation, WHEREAS, about and adults in Key West are active in this movement, Now, therefore, 1, of The City of Key West do hereby proclaim February 7-13, 1953 as . BOY SCOUT ANNIVERSARY WEEK and urge all within our City to cooperate in making this Anniversary a success. cout Movement in the four hundred boys - C. B. Harvey, Mayor C. B. HARVEY, Mayor, Key West, Florida. AT ANY ONE OF THESE THREE STORES ARCHER'S 814 FLEMING ST. 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