The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 9, 1953, Page 1

« Warmest City In Nation Today Was KEY WEST wee ‘2 THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER VOL. LXXIV Ne. 292 KEY WEST, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1953 Survival In Key West Under A-Bomb Attack IN THE U.S. A. In This Area Is Pointed Out Drill Mine Fields Have Been Set Up For Study By Mine Warfare Unit The Navy today alerted civilians and military per- ‘sonnel to the possible danger of mines in the Key West larea. A release from the Navy's pub- * |lie information office here said |that since the commissioning of the *|Mine Warfare Evaluation Detach- PERCENTAGE OF SURVIVAL at half-mile distances if an A-bomb should hit at the intersection of Duval and Southard Streets, is shown by this map. Such a bomb might be aimed at this spot because of its central location between the Naval Base and the Naval Station Annex and Seaplane Base. Estimates of destruction are based on an atomic bomb the size of those which fell on Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Japan, at the close of World War Two, : Education Bldg. The of the Adminis- tration Building of the Monree County Board of Public instruc- thon, lecated on ackson Square facing on Fleming Street, will be marked by open house which will be held between the hours». of 7 and 9 p. m. Friday. b This affair is sponsored jeint- ly by the Monree County PTA Ceuncil and the personnel of the Board of Public Instruc- tion. The public is cordially invit- ed to attend the open house and inspect the new building. In Juvenile Work Here Is Told To Commission Expert Suggests 3-Point Program Which Would Aid In Juvenile Plan By DENIS SNEIGR “It seems to me there should be a trained man in the picture.” Frederick Ward, Jr., of Austin, Texas, director of the southern office of the National Probation and Parole Association, last night spoke to the county commissioners ‘Scores Pablic Apathy A “Take To The Hills’ Attitude | A “take to the hills” atti-| tude in the event of atomic} attack, was scored last night! By SEORGE MCARTHUR by Col. R. G. Howie, state di-| PANMUNJOM —U. S. envoy rector of civilian defense in| Arthur H. Dean threatened today'a talk before the Key West bob cr eestor ie apne Engineers Club. progress is made in a reasonable| Howie told a large gather- about the feasibility of building a detention home for New Lodge For Govt Employes Is Organized Fred Loudis, National Vice Pre- they should think about this three- sident of the American Federation'Key West, will depart tomorrow|mated negotiations to arrange the) ‘of Government Employes, which|for her home port, Newport, R. I.,| Peace talks. juveniles here. He said the need for a trained man was to work with older adol- escent boys. The Monroe County juvenile judge is a woman, Mrs, Eva War-) ner Gibson. There is no child wel-) fare worker employed by the coun-| ty. Ward told the commissioners point program: 1, Hiring a child welfare work- lis affiliated with American Fed-|for the holidays. er, He said they might need ‘oration of Labor, has been instru-| She has been _mental in the granting of a char- jter to a new lodge. The new lodge jis called Ke; \No, 1566. Norman C. Kranich has been ond assignment in Key West and named president and Ralph S. Dos.|* ter secretary of the new organi-' zation. William B, Ferrara, who re- cently passed away, was named treasurer and his successor will be named soon. All Navy Civil Service employes ad yi ~ > are urged to contact either Kran- care,” he added, “not detention. ich or Doster, who will be at their ‘Those should be two separate func-' service for information about the tions under two separate facilities. 4° GB. or in regards to join- ing this new organization. The American Federation of Gov “ Juvenile “ernment Employees is regarded Council wants to build a detention the Civil Service Commission a a compe- te come to Key West but that the county could supplement ‘the salary. 2. Expand the foster home pro- 3. Provide foster receiving homes where children could be placed temporarily while their eases were studied and final dis- position made. “It is unwise to consider an all- purpose institution,” Ward said. “Most children need temporary This usually can be worked out at Mttle cost.” (The Monroe County by nd tb USS Tweedy Will ave For Home Port Tomorrow time and meanwhile, the Allied ing that in any major war of delegation prepared to head home for Christmas. the future, American civil-| ment Nov. 19, several drill mine \fields have been established. The fields contain moored or | ground mines that are fitted with small high-explosive booster char- ges. These mines may part their moorings and float, drift or walk onto beaches. Future project work, the release said, will entail the planting of | additional such mines. “In order to avoid a serious ac- cident, precautionary measures have Been sot up and K is con- sidered essential that everyone. in the Key West area nof only famili- arize themselves with the following safety rules but be able to recog- nize these mine-like objects on sight.” “1. Consider any large floating or beached metallic object as a potential live mine regard of shape or color. Yellow paint does not mean the mine is inert. "2, De not move or jar the ob- ject.” “3, Allow no movement of me- tallic material near the object. “4, Report the location of the object immediately to the Duty Officer, Mine Warfare Evalua- tion Detachment. Navai Station telepho.re 2-3511. Extension 8-246, “5. If possible, stay in the area until qualified investigating and disposal personnel arrive.” “Tt is apparent that the Ameri- 208 will be in the fighting, The Navy's warning was parti- can delegation will be out of here line — perhaps even more cularly aimed at persons engaged before Dec. 20,” said, “‘Our boys are packing.” Communist insistence on Russia attending the peace conference as one high source 'so than the military and that lany attempt to dodge re- jsponsibility for civilian de- The USS Tweedy (DE 532), after|a neutral observer rather than as fense would amount to trea-| a three-month tour of duty here in}@ voting participant has stale-|son, | i junit to Escort Squadron 12 and has ‘School in the capacity of an ASW y West Navy Lodge| Training Ship for the school’s stu- idents. This has been Tweedy’s sec- nother one is expected next year.} Due to her steady and reliabie; performance, not only here but in| ‘other areas of operations as well, jthe Tweedy has established her- \self as an outstanding ASW vessel. Although operating continuously, and without the benefit of an up- ‘keep period, nevertheless she has’ succeeded ir maintaining a smart appearance at all times. This has been due tc the commendable ef- forts of the men responsible. | The officers and men wish to ank the people of Key West for { their Dean told the Reds here as an added|not be bullied into accepting Rus- |sia as a neutral and warned that ‘been attached to the Fleet per pear rg on amore a able chance” of success. Howie also called for a more con-| he ‘would certed civilian defense Program | in Monroe County. He pointed out) ithat under the state civilian de-| fense law, it is the responsibility | in fishing. However, all persons were alerted to be on the lookout) for floating mines or those that may have drifted onto beaches. Man Is Held On Larceny Charge Claude Harold Cash, 22, was in He said he had full authority that to date, Monroe County hasjjarceny. agreement. Meanwhile, another 30 South Ki rean war prisoners who refused, Te- termed an “it can’t happen here” Bond was set at $500. repatriation unanimously (Continued On Page Eight) Ceremony Set In Marathon \from the 17 Allied nations he re-/"t done much.” | |presents to walk out whenever he; “* feels there is no chance of reaching ganize a program, \“You are not as safe down here. you may think.” | Col. Howie hit out at what he | | ttitude when he said: “You don’t have *o be a highbrow to see that the Russians are dedicated to a policy of world domination they startea in 1916.” “We don’t think or act alike— ithey have no scruples and have Cash, who is from California but tape recorder and a portable radio from the home of Rev D. .. New- man, 411 Louisa, last Friday night. Miami cops picked Cash up and sheriff's deputies returned him to Key West yesterday. Both the re- corder and typewrier were recov- ered. Cash is awaiting a hearing fore Justice of the Peace be- Roy A ground breaking ceremony for thrown the Geneva Convention Hamli the Marathon American Legion Home will be held there Sunday at (Continued On Page Eight) | home for children on Stock Island. y ‘1 i southernmost The council has a tentative okay reap instead dina chee which made their stay here a plea- from the city commission to hold'nagement. A memorandum recent. S#%t one and has them looking for- a carnival to raise funds.) ly sent out by the Navy, stated Ward to next years visit already. Ward said his study of court ‘that any Civil Service employe |e USS Tweedy is commanded by records here showed that 122 |may join, or refrain from joining,|U4"- J. S. Liedel, USN. children had been placed in de- this organization without fear of RE eas Sa gE tention here so far this year. The jeopardizing his job. (Continued on Page Eight) | wicca Pp. m., it was announced, The ceremony will be preceded by a parade with the Ladies Auxi- liary attending. The post has been holding its meetings in the Mi ‘thon Chamber of Commerce build. jing and the new home represents (Concession Bids pe Are Under Study | Jaycees Slate Fish Fry Friday The Junior Chamber of Com- merce will sponsor an “Old Time Fish Fry” from o p. m. to 7 p. m. at their Flagler Avenue clubhouse inext Friday. cae! Shopping Days ee Qhristmas | Masonic Notice } Dade Ledge No. 14 conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree at 7:30 tonight. All Entered Apprentices, Fel- Three bids to operate the con- cession at the county beach were }opened last night at the county commissioners meeting. The bids were turned cver to the beach heat for a dollar.” The proceeds | will go to the Key West Commun- ity Chest campaign. lowerafts and Master Masons | committee for study. are cordially invited te attend. |) yonn and Jane Carbonell offered PAUL HEFLIN, [the county $10,500 to operate the | High School Auditorium WwW. M,. concession for. three years. Eliza-| 8:15 P.M. beth Lowe Stephens bid $9,396 for ss i the same period and Albert J. Mills | ADULTS 7Se STUDENTS 50¢ bid $8,400 for the three years. 120 SIMONTON, near City Hell NOTICE First Audubon SCREEN TOUR at HARRIS SCHOOL AUDITORIUM (Southard Street) _ (Due to Senior Play Practice at the High School) TONIGHT, 8 O‘CLOCK William H. Wagoner, Jr., Narrating Color Film “WANDERLAND” Season ese Available at Door SINGLE ADMISSIONS (Fed. Tax Included) Servicemen (Through 1/c) Che Key West Cilise Carbonell To Ask That Ta Testify Before City Dece: Committee At Meet Toc. Mine Danger Prostitution, Al before a Citizens Committ in city hall and the city’s PRICE FIVE CENTS ; leged Police Payoftfs To Be Aired At Meet City Commissioner Louis Carbonell said today that he will ask that Miss Dolores Baxter, self-confessed streetwalker who claims: that she was approached for payoffs from the police department, be called to testify ee to investigate corruption prostitution problem. EEE as TV Official Wants Meeting A stockholder in Television Relays, Inc. said today that he is perfectly willing to meet with the city commission concerning that company’s request for a ion franchise here, but that he does not care to discuss his plans with any other com- pany which may be interested in establishing a station. “We know what we have to offer but we are not interest- | ed in the plans of any other company,” spokesman Bill Spillman said. The commission Monday de- ferred action on granting a franchise to Plowman‘’s com- pany until they hold @ joint meeting with Sheriff John Spottswood, whe was earlier granted a franchise. ‘ “We didtibur work First anil: then asked for a franchise — the delay is very costly to us," Spillman added. Although the city commission cannot grant an exclusive fran- chise for TV dperations here, they indicated Monday night that they were interested In having only one station in Key West. President Says ‘Atom Stockpile Grows Daily Deseribes In Guarded Words Atomic Strength Of This Country By ELTON C. FAY AP Military Affairs Reporter WASHINGTON ® — President Eisenhower says the U.S. stockpile of atomic weapons is increasing “daily.” In 1946 one test of two stockpile. Just what did the President (Continued On Page Eight) Date Is Set For Election Of Aqueduct Group An election for Aqueduct pis-! trict commissioners will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23. The county commissioners last night agreec on that date for the meaningless election. Commission- ers elected then will have no func- tions and will draw no salarey. About the only satisfaction theyll get out of being elected to the posts will be to tell their friends that they are Aqueduct District com- missioners. An act of the state legislature provided for the election. The same act provided for the recent water- bond election. If the $14,000,000 bond election had carried the Aque- duct District commissioners would have had the money to assume the '5¢ | indebtedness of the present water commissioners. Then the Aqueduct District commissioners would have functioned. The office of the state attorney general has not yet set a date for iqualifving for candidates for the Feb. 23 election. The eight man committee will jhold their initial meeting today at 5 p. m. in the city hall commission chambers. The group consists of the commission and three civilian members, the Rev. John Afmfield, attorney Bob Youmans and Alan Hampton, local gas company em- ployee. Carbonell asked for the meeting jof the vice committee Monday after |a three man committee appointed jearlier never held a meeting. He jsaid that “there are four or five people I think should be questioned by the panel but I think we ought to start with this Baxter girl.” But it is doubtful if the group will conduct any questioning to- day. Mayor C. B, Harvey said this morning that “this will be more of an izational meet- ing.” He a that certain data will be turned rver to the citizen members ef the committee, The group has just 83 days in which to conduct their probe be- cause the ordinance’ establishing ‘the group will apparently be ham- pered by an inability to subpoena witnesses to testif;. Earlier missioner Jack De- laney had “that in his opinion the Grand Jury should investigate |the problem which arose when Miss Baxter was tried in City Court on a vagrancy charge and told the judge that she was approached for a payoff on at least one occasion. A new 8 man Grand Jury panel was sworn in yesterday by Circuit Court Judge Aquilino Lopez but jwhether or not they will consider the case in question, remains to be seen. They would have the power to subpoena witnesses. ewspapers Are Back On Stands In N.Y. Today | NEW YORK (®—Newspapers were back on the stands today jfor millions of New Yorkers. | The full quota of afternoon and morning newspapers published for of the county commission to or- county jail today, charged with bombs was believed to have con-'the first time since being halted ganize a civilian defense setup and breaking and entering and grand sumed what was then the whole |12 days ago by a photo-engravers |strike that ended late yesterday. “We're Glad To See You With “You owe it to the state to or-/who has no local address, is charg--mean to imply by the necessarily|11 Days.of News,” said the after- ” he declared, ed in connection with he theft of a\Suarded language he used yester-jnoon Journal-American in its lead- ing headline. The World-Telegram & Sun printed a normal first page except for one story devoted to a sum- mary of news events that occurred during the strike. “As We Were Saying ...,” said the Post in its biggest headline, Like the others, it had an exten- sives 11 days news summary. “Hello, Glad To See You Again,” said the morning News in a banner headline at the top of page one as it resumed publication. “Strike ends. Here’s Your Mir- ror,” was the banner line signaling the Mirror’s return. The News and Mirror ran sum- maries of what had happened in their comic strips and picked up with the current strips, The Journal-American called (Continued On Page Eight) ATTENTION! Get your tickets now. Only 12 days remain for our... Free Prizes Dairy Freeze ON THE BOULEVARD