The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 5, 1953, Page 1

{Key West, Florida, has the {most equable climate in the |country, with an average 'gange of only 14° Fahrenheit e VOL. LXXIV_ No. 107 e Ken W THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S.A. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, MAY: 5, 1953 Sa le 17 Students Hope Seen For Early Of Sener Revenue Bonds Boston Firm’s Offer Will Be Discussed At Special Meet Hope for an early start for Rey West’s all-important sewer system expansion’ brightened last night with the arrival of two represen- tatives of a Boston invest- ment firm who are interest- ed‘in purchasing the city’s $900,000 revenue bond issue. After the regular call for bids failed to attract any in- terested buyers, the Com- pany made an informal pro- posal to the city and _ Jast night the man, representing the Estabrook Company, ap- ‘peared at the meeting of the city commission to discuss the proposa} with the city fathers. The bonds are now gubject to private sale at the discretion.of the commission. ity’s. ruling body tentative acceptance to N. Carolina Fliers To Make Key West Trip Annual Event City Sued For $45,200 By J. Menendez Claims City Is Liable For His Permanent Loss Of Employment Joseph L. Menendez who nearly lost his eye last September is suing the City of Key West for $45,200 damages. Menendez claims that due to the “reckless and wanton. disregard” of Police Lt. Gene Hernandez in testing his brakes last September 18, he suffered a “‘Jasting and dis- abling nervous cordition ‘which will prevent plaintiff from follow- ing gainful employment in the future.” » Menendez’s attorney W. Curry Harris, estimates that future loss ‘of earnings is $32,000, Medical treatment past and present ac- iconed out to their pres ge ny fe In particular, the legal. righ p to take action’ viee bills, will have to be de- vmined. Since the bonds are— ing bought for resale, this point. 4 necessary to insure protection + +» the bondholders, it was pointed , cut. t Chapman and Cutler had earlier rated on. the legality of the bond a.iue but they gave no indication of the right of the city to place the * for non-payment. will probably be impossible to obtain a definite ruling on the ques- (Continued On Page T-) * | count for $2,000 in the auit. Loss Septembe: of earnings from 18 to yesterday when the suit was filed are estimated at $1,200; pain and suffering past and future, are és- tima 910; a 2 2, Duck Avenue, tried to demon: strate to Menendez how to stop his car for the test. He did so, said the in Plaintiff, without warning him of rty the sudden stop maké. The forward into the windshield cutting was going to plaintiff was hurled 16 Sworn In As. USS. Gitizens Federal Judge John Holland pre- sided over naturalization proceed- ings in which 16 persons became U. S. citizens yesterday, in the U, S. Courtroom, Past Office Building. The following new citizens were : Yacht Club Lease thd: Bet nee Gullbritt = ege e > Modification 0) A modification of a leasing ‘agreement between the city and the Key West Yacht Club, giving that group an additional plot of land amounting to 50 Yeet on the - ‘westerly side of their land on Roos- , Boulevard, was approved: night by the city commission. { has a 30-year lease on‘ Keep Your Eye On IT WONT BE LONG ble, Alice Edwards, Ramon Baez, Manuel Castaneda, Teodoro Suar- ez, Angela Rivero Marquez, Miguel Sierra, Matilde Sierra, Eduardo Marquez, Marina Labrada, Regi- nald Randolyh Russell, Vincente Machado, Rita Laurette Marie Bouchard, Natalia Adelina Perez and Eleuteria Ablico Marchan, NORTH CAROLINA FLYING CLUB PRESIDENT CARL GOERCH. center, and the oldest members who flew down from their home state to Key West BANQUET FOR CLUB GIVEN BY C. OF C. AT HOTEL TONIGHT The North Carolina Aero Club far from resting after the flight down to Key West yesterday took to boats and feet today to cram in as much Key West as possible before returning to the tar heel | state tomorrow. : President Carl Goerrh, veteran pilot, said that he led the club to the Island City because he! became enamored of Key West some years ago. : “Once you come to’ Key West, there‘s nothing to do but come back,” he said. : Goerch, 61 and Robert P. Lyon, 65 share honors as the oldest mem- bers of the club making the 1,000 mile aerial jaunt to Key West from their home state. All 15 planes made the ‘air journey without mishap and are tied down at Meacham -now. The club president, and CAA mem- ber Bob Elder said they were cordially and efficiently received by George and Norma. Faraide at the field when they landed "| yesterday. Goerch, who is a magazine ed- itor and radio commentator in Ra- leigh, flew his Cessna down. Oth- ers have planes which cruise at 100 to 160 miles per hour.” .- The club members planned to hotel tonight. At that time Chamber leaders and the newly formed Florida Keys. Flying Club will welcome the North Carolina fliers. The N. C. Aero club is planning to make the Key West flight an an- ; nual occurrence. One. ambitious member, John Stand Up For Mrs. M. Stark Hearing Tonight At School Board On Charges Made By Will Roberts As a reurtain raiser for 5) School Board hearing tonight on; charges of “disloyalty” brought against Mrs. Stark by one parent, 17 of her present students present- ed a signed statement dete: Of Police Dept. In Wake Of Raids ingnay is First Pulitzer Prize her to The Citizen today. BF . Tonight Mrs.- Stark and her.j™ accuser, Will E. face each other a School - Board. meeting which promises . to résoive the situation sterted. twe weeks ago when Roberts. said Mrs. Stark “was disloyal to herd Monroe County School sys+ ym. Roberts has claimed that he will present documentation on statements allegedly made by the hweitzer Quits HS Principal KWHS teacher at a recent speeth |: contest inf Miami, His son Billy |’ Roberts, KWHS senior was winner [ that night but later lost in wince | his accusations, Stark has been defended *mer students, ‘Today her present students head- statement which fol- “Editor Key West Citizen Key West, Florida “Dear Sir: “Sinee you have heard” from some of Mrs, Stark’s former-pu- pis, Perhaps you would like ts us. interest, benefit of all jlearn or progress. “Key West High School can boast of a high percentage of win- ners in civie-sponsored \oratorical contests. All of these winners have Sims, CAA, planned to get in some , been students of Mrs, Stark, Each goggle fishing today if he could | of her proteges, whose names ap- find the French mask he Despite the roiled up wai 2 Salary Bills resentative B. C, Papy today. stable of the First District, at $300 a month, Tar Heel Fliers In Key West oT fers.'pear below, feels very fortunate, indeed, to have been coached, in- structed and inspired by so out- (Continued On Page Two) 'Lease Action Is Papy Introduces | Postponed Mon. Action on a lease for the Clyde- Mallory Docks to the Marine The bill to fix the salary of Mon-| Bridge Transport Company of Ha- roe County Criminal Court Clerk|vana, for use as the Key West Harry Dongo at $375 a month was ' terminus of the proposed Havana- introduced in the House by Rep-|Key West ferry line was postponed last night at the regular meeting He also introduced @ bill to fix’ of the city commission due to the the salary of Harry Johnson, con-|press of other business, — The measure will be discussed at the next meeting of the group. with the youngest yesterday. Joka Cotfee, Jr, is'@ stripling of 23, and on the right, Robert Lyces, 65, is the oldest pilot of the club. Tonight they will all dine ia splendor at the Chamber of Commerce banquet for them at La Concha Hotel--Citizen Staff Photo. by for- }: An early solution to a pair of problems which ‘have queries from residents of Sigsbee Park, Naval Housing Unit, was indicated: when ‘The Old Man And The Sea’ Brings Honor To Former Key West Writer i ht fe i Hl a dl i if £ a fe iP aH i i Bee a F | ite gerd: i i i i i if i F hh | Ht th f i Hi é é l iB ef } i 3 H 4 H £ t Wants To Know Why Local Cops _ Unaware Of Gambling At Hi-Hat A full-scale investigation to determine why the Key West.Police Department was unaware that “wide open” gambling. was being conducted in the Hi-Hat Club-on Pe- tronia Street was asked last night by city commissioner Jack Delaney. The gambling was uncovered when State Beverage Agents moved into town to make 24 arrests in a raid there Saturday night. 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