The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 26, 1954, Page 1

{ Today Was KEY WEST 72° “VOL. LXXV No, 22 Warmest City In Nation ORIG THE INAL SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER KEY WEST, FLORIDA, TU LLEGIBLE Che Key West Citlisen IN THE IESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1954 U.S. A. For Use tenants or workers DIAL 2-566] or 2-5662. Quick Communication, CLASSIFIED Ads! You'll reach buyers and sellers— « + Just PRICE FIVE CENTS Car Climbs oes Agatha Christie Melodrama Well Received By Barn Theater-Goers By JIM COBB The Key West Ser goa produc-/ established by the local group when it met with enthusiastic re- sponse from a packed house. The play may be standard little theater fare, and an old timer at zestful presentation by the local; players. Staged competently and show- ing superb direction by Gertrude Ricketts Byrns, the melodrama, which is built around a demon- stration of several highly ingen- ious methods of committing hom- icide, completely charmed’ the and higher unil it reaches a pin- GRAND RAPIDS, Mich—Deputies examine wreckage of an auto that leaped up the concrete {nacle of dramatic suspense that is porch and smashed into the side of John Dewey’s home, shoving the house six inches off the foundation. The car hit the side of the living room which Dewey, his wife and two sons had just left to go fe bed. Driver of the car is in fair condition—(#) Wirephoto Citys Cash Receipts Are Up Over Last Year, Bowen Report. Reveal _ Percentage OF. pent Is: Low Than The difference bdbween the city’s cash income, and its expenses for the six month period ending Décem- ber 31, 1953 who showed an increase of $84,772.94 over the same period in 1952, the report of Finance Director) Craig Bowen showed today.} Bowen said that the city’s income from revenue re-) ed to $716,- operating ex- ceipts amou' 739.88 and i penses were $531,702.65 for | the six month period. Hence, the city waa 23) less than it Largest single source of re. venue, the report States, is from taxes, both real» and personal, which | for 56 per cent of the city’s ee D licenses provided 11 cent city revenue while, Key West’ of cigarette tax! money" for 10 per cent) of the total d prayer and the percent: " they provided in- presi Sever fees, eight per cent; Fine. and Forfeitures, three per cent; Scavenger Ser- (Continued On Page Ten) pa? «SY. ea New Location Is Hi ae Scene Of Mishap A woman lost her pants on the Seven Mile Bridge. She was one of the many per- sons who lean over the bridge railing to fish. This time, ap- parently, she leaned back too far into the roadway. The door handle of a passing car ripped her slacks complete- ly off of her, Cpl. S..R. Walker, of the State Highway Patr aid to- day he was told of the incident but by the time he arrived at the scene, the embarrassed ‘woman had departed—presum- ably to try fishing elsewhere. Key Key West May Get Pro Baseball a.m. Jan, 18, on Southard St, be-' tween. Whitehead ment yesterday, a fractured skull and a severe con- man. His other bodily functions, the spokesman added, are unim- paired. spokesman explains that the mat- ter still was subject to a formal - jinvestigation and that the investi- Key West’s chances of again hav- jing a taste of professional base. ball appeared bright today with ington Senator farm club official from Havana. Louis Carbonell, president of the now defunct Key West Basebail Club, said after a conference with Cambria, that the American Legue team has agreed to a working agreement with Key West. In addition to players, the Sena- the arrival of Joe Cambria, Wash-! Industrial Comm. Deputy Here Fri. Mrs. S. B. Teague, field deputy of Florida Industrial Commission, | jwill be in the Florida‘ State Em-| ployment Service office, Simonton | pletion of the investigation, ‘The first fight took place at 2:28 and Duval Streets, according to Shore Patrol reports, copies of which were de- livered to the Sheriff's Depart- Ervine E. Clay, 23, is the man in the Naval Hospital. Today- he’ still was unconscious, suffering with cusion, according to a Navy spokes- No charges have been placed against the sailor said to be res-| ponsible, William J, Shaw, 20. The} gation could not be made until iClay was able to talk. Any charges that may be filed will. follow com- made completely credible by sev- eral competent bits of acting by’ the players. There are 10 separate’ and engaging characterizations on! stage at one time. The slow start is due to the number of actors on stage and is hardly the fault of the players. Miss Christie was faced with the problem of identifying her char- acters and the extensive and sometimes — dialogue can that, but it gains new life with ay '21 Americans ee! For Reds To Claim Them Spokesman For Group Says Some Want To Become Communists Now By FORREST C. EDWARDS PANMUNJOM (#—Twenty-one self-assured Americans pleaded publicly today for the Communists to take them back as “free men” from their only homeland now— the barren Korean neutral zone. The Reds have refused to ac- cept them as war prisoners and the 21 have rejected the United States—at least for the present. A spokesman told a press con-| ference they expect to return to America ‘“‘at some time in the future when we can fight for world Peace without being persecut “We are not Communists,” de- clared Sgt. Richard Corden of East Providence, R. 1., “though —SEE=EEEEE eee State Road Board State Representative Bernie C. Papy announced today that he will meet with the State Road Department Wednesday and Thursday in Tallahassee as the first step in obtaining a series of catwalks on bridges along the keys for use by fisher- men, “Recent accidents involving fishermen on the bridges have pointed up the need for some action. I’ve been trying to get something done for years and now it looks like we are going to accomplish something,” Pa-~ py said. Papy was assured by Acting Governor Charley Johns Satur- day that he would personally intercede with the road depart- ment on behalf of keys resi- dents in obtaining the bridge catwalks. > Monroe County’s State Rep- resentative added that he was not sure how many catwalks he can obtain on this trip, but said that “I'll get all | can — Vil be in there fighting.” 2 SEE aE BULLETIN TOKYO # — The Peiping radio ‘of the small g° made with a magnificent conceived and executed ‘Through a massive pair of French doors, one looks out on a ‘rocky, large measure for the illusion of| Tealism the playets have manag, ed to convey, 4 Realistic sound effects create mood of a raging storm through: out portions of the three-acter. A cast of 11, led by veteran J. Jonathan Jackson in the role of Sir Lawrence Hargrove, ‘‘a magis- trate in His Majesty’s high court” turn in an entertaining perfor- mance, Commander Ray Byrn’s realis- tie portrayal of a doddering and senile General MacKenzie, on the! brink of insanity, drew spontaneous |applause from the audience on one’ occasion. Edward Giesbert’s char- yjacterization of a hard-drinking soldier of fortune was pleasing and Martin Ehrenreich, a newcomer to; the Players, turned in a finely drawn job of acting as a speed- crazy, gay young blade that was a pleasant relief from some of the more somber characterizations on. stage. Jack Clark, a favorite of local playgoers, had ample opportunity’ ‘to display his highly developed (Continued On Page Ten) ‘Dimes Bail. Dishonorable -gf-us.hope.te be.” He read Selene ; x3 Discharges Set man ip’ the gro The Misecieves in later’ individ- ual interviews spouted Red prop- catch-phrases and praise for the Communist command, They For 21 POWs looked newsmen squarely in the| Defense Dept. — as Basis answered questions. Will Wash Its se communism? Se Larrance V. Sullivan,| Hands Of Group aha: “The American people w. how. the Negro is treated in the United States. Definitely this is one of my reasons . . Of course, (Continued On Page Ten) Neblett Will Campaign In Collier County Bill Neblett, Key West attorney and candidate for the state senate, leaves tomorrow for a campaign-' ing swing through Collier County. He plans to visit Immokalee, La Belie, Clewiston and perhaps Fort, Myers. Neblett will return Satur- day, in time for the March of By C. YATES MCDANIEL . WASHINGTON (# — The Defense Department has decided to wash its hands of 21 American soldiers who have turned their backs on their homeland and have asked the Communists in. Korea to take {them as “free men,” The Army, on orders from Sec- retary of Defense Wilson, has pre- pared dishonorable discharge pa- jpers for the 21 prisoners of war converted to communism. The Americans, who have spurned al] opportunity to return, now are stranded in the Korean neutral zone. The Reds refused to take them back when India gave up its neutral custody last Friday. In ordering dishonorable dis- charges, Wilson said the 21 have the right to try to germ names, if they ever care to do so. Last week Neblett was in Collier) Meanwhile, their Army pay has County completing organization of|heen halted and any veterans ben- his committees and getting ac-|efits canceled. quainted with the residents. | Wilson overruled Army recom~ At that time he visited Immokl-| mendations that the 21 be given lee, Naples, Fort Myers Beach,|«undesirable discharges,” a less and Fort Myers. severe classification, ie RES IE Army lawyers, urging this course, cited regulations which say !an enlisted man can be dishonor- suming the conference “should be Blasts Molotov's Attack On US. At Berlin Parley Proposal For Big Power Meet Papy To Meet With With Red China Is Rejected BERLIN (AP)—Secretary of State Dulles today blasted Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov’s attack on the United States in the Berlin Russian’s proposal for a conference and rejected the big power conference with Red China on world peace problems. At the same time Dulles announced acceptance of Molotov’s proposed procedure for the conference in or- der to avoid “weeks in futile Reds Propose Resumption Of Peace Talks Sealed Note Is Sent To U.S. Envoy Today PANMUNJOM (#—The Commu- nists sent a sealed letter to U.S. envoy Arthur Dean today pro- posing that the stalled preliminary Korean peace talks resume Mon- day—on Red terms, Peiping radio said tonight. The letter was delivered at a meeting of liaison secretaries in Panmunjom, The Reds then re- cessed indefinitely efforts of cers to get the talks re wefan The Communists indicated they!* would await the outcome of the high-level letter to Dean, who is in Washington. The Peiping broadcast heard in Tokyo quoted the letter as saying the two top Red delegates to con- ferences to plan the Korean peace talks thought the question of re- put to you directly for settlement.” The Reds suggested that talks broken off by Dean last December resume Monday at Panmunjom. The Reds said they would be willing to consider an Allied pro- posal for another date to resume the negotiations, But there was no indication that the Communists were ready to withdraw their charges of perfidy which prompted Dean to break off the talks, In Washington, Dean was not immediately available for com- ment. A State Department official said Dean’s aide, Kenneth Young, or liaison officer Edwin Martin were authorized to act for Dean. the Communists had sent a mes- argument” about an agenda. In perhaps the most stinging speech he has made about Soviet Policy since he became secretary of state, Dulles accused Molotov of wanting “reversion to a sterile and dangerous past” with his proposals for a German settlement, “It seems incredible,” he told ‘Molotov, British Foreign Secretary ‘Eden and French Foreign Minister Bidault, “that Soviet leaders should now be devoting themselves to re- viving .. . Franco-German hostility and to obstructing @ unification which would realize the vision of ithe wise European statesmen who for generations have been preach- ing unity as the indispensable foun- dation for lasting peace.” In a speech to the opening con- ference session yesterday,’ Molotov denounced the proposed European Defense Community which would link France and Germany mili- tarily. He also generally assailed American and Allied defense meas- ures wt a ree world. neo ‘the Soviet Union has Proposed none except a return to the obsolete, bankrupt system of Versailles and other so - called ‘peace’ treaties which have bred war,” Dulles continued: “Surely statesmanship can do better than to recreate the "world’s worst fire hazard.” The American secretary assailed Molotov’s opening address as a “profound disappointment” in bringing up’ familiar Russian charges and failing to hold out any new ideas, But he said: “I propose that we ‘refuse to be discouraged and get ahead with our business.” In the opening session of the foreign ministers’ meeting yester- day Russia’s V.M. Molotov blistered the United States. U, S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles drafted his reply for deliv- jery at today’s session, When Molotov finished, Dulles accused him of getting away from ithe main purpose of the conference, He said he would try to get the parley “back on the track” today. France’s Georges Bidault and Britain’s Anthony Eden made it nists had accused the United States| (Continued On Page Teny New CAP Radio clear in their opening speeches the West consideres the main purpose here is to unify Germany, begin- ning with free all-German elections, and to complete an Austrian treaty of independence, Molotov spent little time on either subject, But in the tough game of power politics at the heart of the Berlin meeting, Molo- ably discharged only in accordance pment Is tors would put up a substantial/Street, on Friday between the| | Soug’ For Local. Service Center amount of casi, Carbonell said. Local capital would also be raised for the team, he added. Key West is in the running for a any other necessary help. hours of 10 and 12 to assist any, employers in making unemploy- ment compensation reports or for Final Notice To COU NTY. |with “an approved sentence of a general court-martial” at which the accused man is present to defend himself. An “undesirable dis-' charge,” the lawyers contended, tov appeared to Western diplomats to be pursuing these deliberate aims: / 1, To divert attention from what American officials believe to be In Use Today The new radio transmitter and a . rth Russia’s weak position in Germany F Obristia: -| Vacancy in the Florida Internation-| may be ordered by the head of receiver of the Key West Squadron’ ) ter ~~ oe ne pount hh League. Reports that Tallahas-| Hf h J il d }a service without trial. ‘ went into bape ahh Gaaparmen re to j 33 see had been granted the sixth! ug es gale ea jaye hg a orn ‘ ton, ge on wn- a franchise in that league are ap- ; precedent go b in d oh Veli Sg tpn iparent!y unfounded, Carbonell de-| John M. Hughes today was in Re istered Voters apport of his action. < ae e . re erive' a vole Sees d rc. ‘clared, jthe county jail in lieu of a $500 gi i. " 2 4 =" er organization] The city’s stadium committee|bond, charged with failure to reg. jin the case of Cpl. Edward S.'cate with CAP stations o (Continued On Page Ten) fad intendedto buy the land and|Will meet tonight to discuss a pos-jister as a convicted felon, the " Se . Dickenson of Cracker’s Neck Va., that the deal fell|sible lease for Wickers Field, Sheriff's Department said. Cards which were mailed beginning the first re originally joined with the ver, the organiza-| pe The warrant was issued by Ira| of December, 1953 d thereafter, must be Americans still in Korea in refus- ton is* for a new location. M. h Of Di Albury, Justice of the Peace. | ‘ Mey ts so > ping in come home. He later The originally was at 517War' imes a Sheriff's Department report-] signed and in office not later than the Sth of Feb- | ee his — eee Fleming & On May 1, 1953. it! ed that Huges told them he had| 's office in a terse statement last night that the de- (Continued On Page Ten) ruary, 1954, at 5 P.M, . Persons who fail to sign these cards and return same MUST BE REMOVED from the Registration Records, according to Chapter 25293, House Bill No. 1105 of the 1949 spent three years in Sing Sing. eal we moved to ts present location, [Street Show Set Joe Candullo’s Band and song- stress Nancy Drew, currently ap- pearing at the plush Casa Marina a a ESE SSE SS “MASONIC NOTICE Employees Credit Union | | Will Be Held for the RESERVE SU PLATO PARA “LA CENA MARTIANA” QUE Lodge No. 14, F. & A.M. : P |] Dwarf Paim and ierdiniere Election of Officers SE CELEBRARA EN LA CAFE. | Hotel pee vatchlar ‘Mar ey. Scottish Rite Temple, Wednes-| Session of the Legislature. was in, weighing 50 7 | and the Declaration TERIA DE BENNY EL JUE- ee Street Show at Southard/4@¥ evening. Jan. 27, 1954. E.A.| ws di ed unclaimed more from the entrance of the Pi I | | VES 28 de ENERO a Los 9] and Duval Streets, it was announc-|°xamination at 7:00 P.M. Con-| y cards have: been return 2 American Legion Home, Stock of Dividends =. DE LA NOCHE. LLAMe At }ed today by Louis Carbonell, chair-|ferring of F.C. Degree at 7:30] since voters have moved and did-not notify the Island, please come and get lw. MERO 24902 opal oe office. If has not received : ednesday, January 27, sph 24982 ANTES DEL} Carbonell added that Nick Ken-| All Master Masons and Fellow- mes any registered voter not the base as we have no further 230 P.M., at the lODia, Lny, well-known New York Daily! use for it. (Signed) The Manager. crafts are cordially invited to] | Mirror columnist has been invited) attend: ito appear tonight. He is a guest at! (sd) JAMES L. ATKINSON. the Casa Marina. Attest: The show, open to the the public, ‘will get underway at 8 p. m. a card since the date mentioned above, please contact Mr. Sammel B, Pinder’s office, County Registrar, AT ONCE. ee ‘VFW Clubhouse “925 ELIZABETH STREET