The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 14, 1953, Page 1

Warmest City In Nation t Today Was KEY WEST d 76 € The Associated Press Teletype Features and Photo Services. For 73 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West. Key ———— fr. LXXIV No. 63 a eee ert ane ES eee THE EVERGLADES PARK WILL N _— 5 eee Eei So Says Vinton, SE Park Service Superintendent The National Park Serv- ice does not plan any expan- sion into Monroe county, Ray Vinton, Superintendent of the Southeastern Areas told The Citizen yesterday. “The Everglades National Park is merely completing its boundaries which are a- bout one third less than the | section of Sigsbee Park Road all from being taken ashore and de- , amount of property author- ized’by Congress in 1934,” The strip will be 300 feet deep. | the said. Park Service official ‘on was commenting on the recent. resolution passed by Mon- ree County Commissioners which vigorously opposed Park “‘expan-'ed the city’s request for the land | $.9n. ording (9 fim. the ultimate boundaies authorized in 19- e not been reached at all, *. fer a smail portion deed- io the Park by- Collier County avother: section deeded by bg ‘ % * { > morthetn Monroe County F wes authorized for Park <@ inglusiony inthe original at, pion i ‘of .ofPenent of .inclusion of sad ie » who thers ; veda R x Ob ‘ae . ert ion of Monroe County. ,{ {ifitinped On Pagé Twelve) "4453.68 Paid ‘So, Bell For Utilities Tax hock for $644,453.68 was ed ine Tallahassee Friday to Gay, Comptroller, State of Pin-ds, by Jf S$. Cooper, Divi- sen Sieff Assistant for the South- en Bell) Telephone and Tele- ever Company, in payment of tee company’s utilities tax for the ar year of 1952. is payment was part of a $59146,000 tax. bill, including mun- 1 excise taxes, on telephone ‘ge, paid by Southern Bell to ne State of Florida and to the ¥fious counties and municipali- s bh t% (HSE State IIB Will Give City Bay Bottom Land 300-Foot Strip Of Land Will Be Kept For City Recreation The State Internal Improve- ment Board has granted a request by the city of Key West for the |title to a strip of bay bottom land, stretching from the inter- the way around the eastern end |of the island to Bertha, Street. The word was received in a letter from F. C. Elliott, secre- tary of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvements Fund along with a copy of a resolu- tion whereby the State has grant- to “preserve the marine view and for use in public park purposes.”” On November 17th, the city commission had sent a request for the land to the IIB to pre- | (Continued On Page Twelve) Man Badly Beaten In Fight Friday Herman Harris, no { address, was badly beaten last ina fight. ima ° n his assailant is being pend- ing a complete report on his con- Police said that Harris was jtushed to the oa General Hospital where he remained jin a semi-conscious state since jhis admission, Jack Judge, no address, was jailed by officer Howard Harris on a charge of assault and bat- |tery and investigation pending the outcome of the victim’s injuries ; Which are said to inélude a pos- aly fractured skull. Girl Is Slightly ‘Hurt In Accident ; A nine year old girl escaped serious injury yesterday after- neon when she ran.into the side of a slow-moving automobile at ok eh oat Returns ' Shrimper Says Mexicans Term Yanks ‘Pirates’ The Mexican government is ac- j;cusing American shrimp fisher- men of “piracy” according to Al- | phonso Williams, 323.Olivia Street who returned to port this morn- jing after a harrowing, eight day | trip to the Campeche fishing | Banks during which the boat he captains, the Georgiana, was {boarded and siezed by a Mexi- ;ean gunboat. | “Only the fact that we had just larrived on the scene saved us \tained like the 21 other boats,” ‘aptain Williams said. | The Georgiana 'eft port on Sun- }day and just as he was approach- ling the fishing area, some 35 jmiles from the Mexican Coast, fhe* said that a 9 foot Mexican |Navy boat pulled alongside and forced him to go aboard and to bring his “ship’s papers.” “The boat had its guns train- ed upon us and I felt a little uncomfortable,” Williams averr- ed. He added that he took what documents he had aboard and complied with the order. An En- | glish speaking crew-member of ‘the larger vessel then told him |that his papers were not adequate ~ even to fish in American waters, While the Mexicans were courteous at all times, they were obviously waiting for an excuse boat ashore and im- genie signage con. if we needed a Mexi- can permit to fish in internation- al waters,” Williams continued. .The Mexican Navy man re- plied that “they were “tired of Americans taking cur shrimp.” ‘The Georgiana was then board- ed and searched thoroughly. No shrimp, of course, was found and an inspection of the nets revealed that they had aot been in the lwater recently and the Mexicans then gave the Americans a clean bill of health. Williams was warned not to use this ‘radio-telephone, however. The next day, the Mexican gov- ernment began their wholesale confiscation of American shrimp- ers in which a total of 21 boats ‘were impounded. Williams said that he over- heard conversations on his radio among the boats tied up under jguard in the Mexican town of s for the year 1952, exclusive Simonton and Fleming Streets, /Campeche in which they told of | police have reported. {County Commission at its meet- SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER KEY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1953 ‘Roberts Wins District Meet Will Now Compete In West Palm Beach For Finals; Got Unanimous Vote Billy Roberts, son of Mr. P. Rob- erts, Sr., last night won the; Funds Will Be Distributed Locally and Mrs. Will E. American Legion Oratorizcal contest held for the 10th | district in the ballroom of \the El | Miami. Roberts defeated four other contenders, represent- ing Miami High, Miami Tech and two from high schools in Coral Gables. Commodore Hotel, | The local High School boy} ‘received the | unanimous | vote of the five judges. Pat Cannon, who is well known in Key West and who represented this trict as a Congressman, served as one of the five judges. Billy’s subject was: “The American Constitution |Temple of Liberty.” | The next elimination con- jtest, which will be the “Area” finals, will be held jat West Palm Beach on Fri- day, March 20. Sheriff Moves Prisoners--To. New Cty. Jail Last Minute Work Still Going On To Complete It County Prisoners numbering 27 will he transferred from the old county jail to the new one Monday following the order of the ing last Tuestlay night. Sheriff John Spottswood who had been out of town since last Monday arrived in the city yes- terday-to supervise the moving. | Workmen redoubled their ef- | forts to finish up last minute jobs| around the jail when the Com. missioner’s order to vacate the old jail and occupy the new was} issued. Electric welding of the window screens in the upstairs of the jail | | } Dis-' jon the bonds. CITY TO RAISE SEWER RATES BUT fi OT EXPAND (ones Fridey THEY WILL BE LOWEST IN NATION xk IN THE xx x k xe Charity Carnival Nets $69,000; All | | xk | Added Revenue | Is Needed To Get Additions To Present System | The city commission Jagreed last night that it will be necessary to in- crease Key West’s sewer service rates 50 per cent to pay for the repairs and modernization of the sys- jtem, but the fees will still | be the lowest in the nation, | regardless of the jump. The increase was made | Necessary by the revelation that the contractor's bids , are far above the engineer’s estimate and that the city will be forced to retire a '$49,000 indebtedness now | outstanding against the sew- ler system. This means that the city will now have to float a bond amo the Finance | berts, ‘in a let | mission sta’ | think ‘the | indebtedness $65,000 annually from this source but Roberts feels that at least | $95,000 annually will be™ |to pay the principal and interest And T. C. Me- Cready, the city’s fiscal’ agent said that he doubted if ‘buyers (Continued On Page Twelve) Mayor Harvey Is Chosen To Head US.O. Committee Parade For Children In Two Sections Of Town Will Be Held On Easter Sunday In‘a meeting held Thursday} | morning at the Chamber of Com- | merce building, corner of White- head and Southard streets, the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce became sponsors of an idea by a member of their division, Mrs. Willie Mae PARADE PLANS official j ARE SET Papy To Ask More Changes In City Charter Wants Removal Of City Manager From Equalization Simmons. intensely interested in children, and projects for children, first | thought of the idea of an Easter Parade in Key West to be spon- sored by the various Children's Shops in this city. However. when she broached the idea to others, she was persuaded that it was so good, it should be/| shared by all the merchants and Sehsoemed to thihcauaasail to thi tmornine with voluntary donat- fons of $25.00 each by four mer- chants in the form of gift cer- tificates at their stores as prizes. Plans drawn up wer as fol- Yows: The Southernmost Easter Parade will be held @t Bayview Park on Easter Sunday afternoon at 2 pm. Anyone may partici- pate in the parade, but contes- tants for the prizes to be given must be under 12 years of, age In three age groups, 0-3, 4-7, 7-12. Mrs. Simmons, a Key West | resident for only four years, and | Board In City | The powers of the City Mana- ger will be further limited if a | local bill, which will be proposed by State Representative Bernie C. Papy at the April session of the legislature, becomes law. The measure, announced today, calls for a change in the city charter stating that the city anager will no longer be a nber.. of the Equalization ] “At. the. pr time, the ‘i ger sits tho mem- bers of the City Commission on the board which is set’ up to handle complaints from tax pay- ers concerning their assessments. Mr. Papy also announced a proposed bill which will insert @ provision in the charter call- ing for the holding of primary and special elections within the city. It also states that the time for the canvass of the vote by the city commission be reduced to two days. The judges will not be picked un-| Yesterday, the veteran law til the day before the parade and| maker announced three more lo- the the city manager’s power to ap- point or discharge not know the parents, or children taking part. Judging | season of the outfits worn, and Will require a three man majority the poise of the model, Both the city commission to make boys and yi such moves. prizes. . use ate Papy also will introduce a local Other features planned will be bill making it necessary to call | a program of entertainment that }4F bids on all construction pro- receive will be winter visitors who do! cal bills including one in which! ‘ department | will be done on the attractive- | heads within the city. In the fu. | ness and appropriateness to the | ture, if the bill becomes law, it of income, social security amd : |being guarded by machine guns exelse tax payments to ihe Fed-| The driver of the car, Ray Pin-|and armed sentries. On Sunday eral Governiaent. | der, np address given, said that|they said that the curious towns- The total of all taxes paid by |the girl ran from behind a park-/ people flocked to the docks to the company and its subscribers 'ed bus. She was treated forjtake a look at the “American | as a result of its Florida opera- | bruises by Dr. Ralph Herz and jons in i952 averaged about | then taken to her home at 718 $359 pér telephone per month.. ‘Baker Lane. pirates.” Williams, who operates the ves- (Continued On Page Twelve) eI U.S. NATL. PARK SUPERINTENDENT for the Southeast Area, Ray Vinton, Mrs. Vint left ff as they t i Fort Jefiersen” for the Dry fer of Azms for the > tion ~ L Jee Santini is next te Vint right Tortugas Variaiiman are m the ceote meer. and Chief Mas- and Boat Capt. (Continued On Page Twelve) Will R. Porter ‘Funeral 4:30 Tomorrow Funeral services for Will R. | Porter who died yesterday morn- ting will be conducted at § Paul's Episcopal Church by Fa- ther John Armfield at 4:30 p. m jtomorrow afternoon, it was an- |Mounced today The body of the late Key West |financier was brought home to- iday and placed in his residence fat 314 Duval Street where his {friends can pay their last res- |pects until 2:30 tomorrow after- (Continued On Page Twelve) Have you filed your HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR 1953? DEADLINE... WED., APRIL 1 Monroe County Tax Assessor j CLAUDE GANDOLFO COUNTY COURT HOUSE Whitehead Street .}| more efficient use of exi: The US.O. Committee has chosen Mayor C. B. Harvey to guide its planning activities for service personnel. . He will be assisted by James J. Keen as vice-chairman. Col. Herbert E. Pace was elect- ed treasurer and Mrs. William V. | Mason secretary. 7 \ It was voted to petition the national U.S.O. for permission to | continue and extend use of 0.8.0. |property in Key West fo rthe | benefit of service personnel Thus fa- i } cilities can be planned. Program plans will be fermu- lated by the representatives of | the various civic groups at- tending. The next is | called for Tuesday, March and | meetings will be monthly there- | after. _——— | HELP WANTED COLUMBIA LAUNDRY Male or Female WOOD AND METAL Fence Materic'« Available at STRUNK LUMBER YARD 128 SIMONTON STREET Key West, Fie. Duke's Bar-B-0 | OPPOSITE THE AQUARIUM OPEN DAILY, 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAYS | will start at 1:30 p.m. in the jects or purchases over $500 and band shell. There will be seating jetiminating the necessity af gain- arrangements in the park for ap- proximately 800 persons. The (Continued On Page Twelve) speaking system will be used and there will be music. Boy Injured At Bayview Park from the predom- | Bayview Park Fri. inantly colored section of town, there will be another parade at 4 pm. at the Colored Ball Park for colored children of the same age groups. These. groups are of- (Continued On Page Twelve) Eleven year old Mario Fernan- {dez was rushed to the Monroe }General Hospital last night suf- jfering from a four inch gash in {his head after he ran into the == bleacher seats while playing in SHAMROCK DANCE Bavview Park. police reported Hener 5 { today. ” TONIGHT Oey | Three stitches-were required to close the cut on the boy who was -Blue Notes Orchestra (taken to the hospital by Benny PLE Adm. Door glee pete si dade B i Fernandez, 909 Simonton Street. Free embers and Guests) te is the son of Serge Hernan- Prise: QT. IRISH WHISKEY |4,, 04-6, George Allen Apart- peu mn casera iain ments. Masonic Notice All Master Masons cre ro- | quested to meet at the Scottish ‘Rite Temple Sunday afternoon at 3:30 P.M. for the purpose of | ‘tending and conducting Ma-) onic funeral service for our. jlate brother, William R. Porter. Fresh Bait |, Savin te Bt: Peas Byte Fishing Tackle copal Church at 4:30 P.M. betel Boxed _tanches JESSE J. MONTGOMERY — Wortshiptul Master. WALT'S GERALD H. ADAMS OVERSEAS LUNCH Secrstary STOCK ISLAND Organizations To Receive Ten Days More than 30 local chari- table and civic organizations will receive checks in the next ten days totalling $69,- | 000 from the proceeds of the | Navy Charity Carnival, it ‘was announced today by Capt. A. E. Buckley, chair- ;man of the Board of Gov- |ernors of the Carnival. Final figure on the net | profit of the Carnival held ‘last month was $69,000, he | Said. This was after all the | various expenses of running the carnival were taken out, The 1953 figure is $24,200 higher than the $44,890 net, in 1952, |Couneil: Monroe |Fund Home for the Aged white ‘and colored; sociation, Police Athietie Page Twelve) . ‘Lower Key Lights | Lower Keys residents, jand commercial must service and make deposits, it hee today by City Electric |tem, | Some Keys residents |pressed surprised that their did not go on as soon as the transmission line “hot” on é officials explained. | posit, na lights. sidents, however, land = made = their \signed for service and made ; posits, ranging from jhomes, fo 2 minimum of jcommercial service, with ~ iftamination. | (Continued On a ili fiz TIFE StF. : RUST CURE STOPS RUST AT ONCE PHONE 2-5465 2417 Harris Avenue Also Reputrs and New Roofs Put On LL | | j i } j