The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 4, 1954, Page 10

“Decency Committee” Files Final Report With The City Commission Vice Group Dissolved After Probe The ‘city’s “decency committee” formed to investigate “taxi prosti- tution and the police department,” has filed its final report. The group was formed in the lof taxi stands be continued in or- ear Ad-jO! taxi s wake of & request from Rea lder to limit and control any ille- miral George C. Towner, com-; mandant of the Key West Naval Base, that the city take action to stop prostitution operations which the said were being conducted by; cab drivers at the north end of Duval Street. The charges of an admitted pros- titute held in city jail that a police officer approached her for a pay- off, also were investigated, The panel, which held five meet-| ings, included among its members, attorney Bob Youmans, the Rev. John Armfield, of St. Paul’s Church, gas company executive Allan Hampton, and the city com- mission. Their report: TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COM- MISISIONERS CITY OF KEY WEST, FLORIDIA Gentlemen: . Your committee, to investigate various charges involving irregu- larities in operation of taxi cabs| on Duval Street near Greene and also into the possibility of irregu- larities in the police department, has held several meetings both public and. private for the purpose of hearing such evidence as was brought before it. The committee has heard this evidence and given consideration to such facts as it was able to obtain. The question of the practice of taxi prostitution, especially at Du-| val near Greene Street was taken up and although such information as was obtained was not sufficient to bring any direct accusations, there never-the-less appears to be reason to believe that such prac- tice existed before the establish- ment of the committee. There is also reason to believe that these sioner and Member. practices have been considerably curtailed since the founding of this committee and the effect of this committee will be touched upon in the following recommendations. The committee also investigated the possibility of the existence of irregularities in the Police Depart- ment. These questions involved principally testimony by a woman |ther pointed to a need for better! i i .|traini f police personnel and The committee was dissolved of-|ttaining o! l ficially last Friday under the terms|this will be touched upon in the of the ordinance which created 5 COMIC s recommendations, — December 2. Life of the committee! The committee has the following was set at that time as 90 days,/"ecommendations. to offer: sentence and that of certain per- sons who were mentioned by her. These persons were given an op- portunity to be heard by the com- mittee. The evidence thus present- ed didnot seem to warrant direct’ action against any officer but ra- 1. That close police supervision gal activities at these points. 2. That a matron be obtained to supervise women prisoners of the City and that better facilities be obtained for the housing of women’ prisoners and others as soon as Possible. 3. That a regular program of po- lice training be instituted. 4, That an organization plan for the operation of the police depart- ment be drawn up and put into force and that a police manual be prepared to outline the duties of Policemen under various circum- stances, 5. That within the limitation of the budget, every effort be made to pay salaries to the police depart- ‘ment personnel which will be more: nearly commerisurate with their responsibilities, 6. That this or a similar com-| mittee be reinstated from time to time with authority to expend such ‘funds as may be budgeted for the’ Purpose. It is understood that the City Commission has already taken steps to comply with some of the above recommendations and has others under consideration and therefore, it is felt that although the evidence has not warranted di-| rect action against any individual, never-the-less the committee has been helpful in promotion a more! law-abiding community. We, the members of the Decency Committee of the City of Key West, Florida, present the foregoing ob-' servations and reeommendations to help promote the efficiency of the city of Key West: Louis Carbonell, City Commis- Dr. Delio Cobo, City Commis- sioner and member, Jack C. Delaney, City Com-' missioner and member. Paul R. Roberts Jr., City Com-| missioner and member, C. B., Harvey, Mayor and mem- ber. Color Cowboy Movie Comes To The Monroe ~ Mitzi Gaynor, Keefe Brasselle and Jeffrey Hunter have the star- ring roles in “Three Young Tex- ans,’ Panoramic Productions’ Productions’ Technicolor western which will have its premiere on Sunday at the Monroe Theatre. Al- though it is the first time the three young stars have appeared in a western-type picture they take to the saddle in true cowboy style and bring to this action-packed drama a spirit of youth that offers a fresh approach to the usual for- mula for outdoor pictures. “Three Young Texans” is based on a story by William MacLeod Raine and deals with cattle rustl- ers, a train robbery, hard-riding posses and the efforts of a gang of Mexican bandits to get away with a $50,000 payroll stolen by one of the one-man train holdup to shield his father from disgrace and ruin. Miss Gaynor and Jeff Hunt- er furnish the romantic interest. The action takes place in Colora- do, New Mexico and south of the Rio Grande in Mexico. Director Henry Levin took his cast and production crew to Dur- ango, and La Plata, Colo., and to Aztec, N. M., on location for the outdoor scenes and the Technicolor cameras transferred the pictures- que scenery of the Rockies and the Rio Grande Valley to the screen in brilliant tints. Leonard Goldstein, who will be remembered as the original pro- ducer of the ‘Ma and Pa Kettle” series and pictures about ‘“Fran- cis the Mule,” produced ‘Three Young Texans” for Twentieth Cen- tury Fox release and has fashion- ed a new type cowboy movie. Shattering the cherished tradition of horse-operas Goldstein put youth in the saddle and romance in the script, letting the hero embrace the girl rather than his horse at the end. The supporting cast for the three jyoung stars includes Harvey Ste- phens, Dan Riss, Michael Ansara, Aaron Spelling, Morris Ankrum, Frank Wilcox and Helen Wallace Gerald Adams worte the screen play and Harold Lipstein directed the photography. Flower Picker Sentenced OAKLAND, Calif. (% — Superior Judge Donald K. Quayle yesterday sentenced Richard Bojo, 30, to 1 to 10 years in San Quentin prison for John S. Armfield,- member. Allan L. Hampton, member. who was at the time serving a jail Robert C. Youmans, member. 3|picking flowers—$2,400 worth of azaleas and rhododendrons from a greenhouse, Gold Coast Casuals Announces New Credit Policy ... Pay according to the convenience of your income. Just Say “CHARGE IT” .. And charge men’s and hoys’ wear, also ladies’ sporiswear, all to one account. . NO CARRYING CHARGES . Open A Charge Account To-Day—Wear Your Clothing Now and Pay While You Wear It! NO DELAY!...Months to Pay! 'S 6000 Gold Coast Casuals “America’s Most Fabulous Family Sportswear Shop” 423 B. Duval Street PHONE 2-3366 And Remember—NEVER A CARRYING CHARGE! RAE CARMITCHELL HEADS CHAMBER DRIVE FOR EASTER PARADE PRIZES THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Thursday, March 4, 1954 Page 10 Grace Lutheran Slates Lenten Vesper Rites Grace Lutheran Church, Flagler Avenue and Tenth Street, will hold |special Vesper Services every Fri- day evening at 7:30 p. m. during) the Lenten Season. The first Len- ten Vesper Service will be held on March 5. In these services the members and friends of Grace Lutheran will ponder the suffering and death of Jesus Christ which assures us of our salvation. To every believer nothing should be of greater im- portance than meditating upon the |Passion of our Lord. For this Lenten Season, the Pas- tor of Grace Lutheran Church has chosen the theme, “Questions Ans- wered from The Cross.” In every service a vital and important ques- tion will be asked. The answer will be found in one of the seven sen- tences spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ from the Cross. The schedule of services will be as follows: March 5, — “Do We Need God’s Forgiveness?” (Luke 23:34); March 12, — “Does God Want Me?” (Luke 23:39-43); March 19, — “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” (John 19:25-27); March 26, — “How 46); April 2, — “Why Do The Righteous Suffer?” (John 19:28-29); April 9, — “Can I Be Sure of Sal- vation?” (John 19:30); and April 16, — “Can Death Be Beautiful?” (Luke 23:46). Everyone is welcome to join with the members of Grace Lutheran Church for worship in these Lenten Church for worship in these Len- ten Vesper Services, After the services fellowship hours are planned so all present might have the opportunity of be- coming better acquainted with one another, especially servicemen and visitors. In Jesus Name, we bid everyone welcome. . Covering The Florida Keys Good News: Vol. 1, No. 1 of “Unit News” makes it Marathon debut this week. It’s the new mon- thly publication of American Le-' gion Auxiliary Unit 154, Multi-tal- ented Corinne Fox, Unit’s Sec’y- Treas., thus puts to work a latent journalistic aptitude. She has writ- ten a one page digest of import’ Aux. News. Thus, we learn that Aux. Unit 154 is one of two Units in the 10th District to achieve 100 per cent membership, and one of three 10 District Unit to contribute to the Wooden Church Crusade. Unit membership is voting for a service award for the member who has contributed the most of her time, talent and ability to the over- all program. The winner will be entered in the District competition. “Tourists are really going for this home baked stuff,” is the report on the Unit’s weekly Bake Sales. Captioned “special to*the boys” is a bouquet thrown to Neal Nord- strand and the Legionnaires work- ing on Post 154’s new Memorial Home. It’s chock full of “Unit News” to use for ever increasing Legion acitivity, Red Cross: President Eisenhow- er’s Sunday nite TV appeal climax- )ed the pre-campaign phase of this year’s Red’ Cross Drive. As we watched and listened to our na- tion’s Chief Executive, it was most gratifying to be able to say to our- seves, “‘we have already made our 1954 Red Cross donation.” And, we made it in advance, through the Key West Chapter in Marathon. Last year, because many residents jand businessmen apparently made their Red Cross contribution through other communities, Mara- |thon was credited with only about | $300 raised. This year’s goal is $3,- 500, and that’s being mighty con- servative. Monroe County has a unique position in the Red Cross picture. The Upper Keys, south to} | North Tollgate, belong to the area | under jurisdiction of the Red Cross’ Dade County Chapter, in Miami. | That enables the drive to be more concentrated in the Marathon area. For tourists, a drive along the scenic Overseas Highway is the fulfillment of a wonderful exper- jience. Let the same be said about |the success of this year’s “Red Cross Drive along the Overseas Highway.” Sign Language: Overseas High Way mention, brings to mind road- sign slogans that stick. At 60, or | better miles per hour it was just a fleeting fancy... .but credit a | clever restauranteur with the clas- |sic: “Eat Here - Diet Home.” He sure posted a mouthful of double entendre. . .Most provocative in a northern State, was the sign erect- ed at what was obviously the en- =} ‘vance to a cemetery. It notified uotrods, “Slow Down. . .We’re In . Serious is Sin?” (Matthew 27:45-\call Miss Carmitchell at 2-5561, Sections And Age Groups For Parade Are Announced Rae Carmitchell, active in the Chamber of Commerce since 1951 when she opened the Three Sisters |store here, will soon be calling on Key West merchants for contribu- tions to the coming Easter Parade contest. The Retail Merchants Division has pledged whole-hearted sup- port to Miss Carmitchell in this drive for prizes. Heading the list of contributors is the Three Sisters store, which is offering a $25 gift certificate to one of the lucky winners chosen by the panel of judges during the Eas- ter contest. The winner of this prize can choose $25 in merchandise from the | Three Sisters line. The Easter Parade will be in | two parts — one on Easter Sun- day at Bayview Park; the other on Easter Monday at Ocean View Park. lt is open to both boys and girls and winners will be chosen from three age groups: one through three; four through six; and seven through twelve years of age. chants will go to winners in each of the three age groups. Any mer- | chant wishing to contribute can The prizes to be donated by mer-| * Free entry blanks will. be distri- buted to all contributing stores dur- ing this coming week by Willie Mae, Simmons of Children’s Corner, chairman of ‘the Easter Parade Committee. | Other members of the committee include Mary Graham president of the Key West Chamber of Com- merce and owner of Lee’s Orient Restaurant; Kathleen Lucas, Lucas Electric; Herman Holtsberg, Her- man’s; and Winifred Sands John- son, teacher at Douglass High School. | The panel of judges and the lines of march to be followed by the| contestants will be announced at a later date. | Meanwhile, starting March 10th, Parents may enter children in the Easter Parade by filling in the free entry blanks which will be available in the stores. | Committee May Change Plans For NLRB Powers By HARRY SNYDER WASHINGTON (# — A House’ Labor Committee decision to shrink the power of the National Labor Relations Board today ap-| peared in line for a reversal. | Chairman McConnell (R - Pa) called the committee for another closed door session amid reports a 14-13 vote of yesterday will be reconsidered, | _ The group, engaged in considera- tion of proposals to amend the Taft-Hartley labor relations act, voted to turn over to federal dis- trict courts the job of handling unfair labor practice charges now held by the NLRB, The proposal—fashioned by a coalition of Democrats and Repub- licans—would leave to the NLRB only the task of determining the eligibility of workers to take part in union representation elections and overseeing the balloting. | Some members said if Rep. Per- kins (D-Ky) had been present, the vote would have resulted in a 14-14 tie and the committee would have turned to another approach toward doing something about the board. Various proposals have been sug- gested, ranging up to complete abolition. A reconsideration of yesterday’s decision can be obtained by a ma- jority vote of the committee, | ne No Hurry Four Your Business.’’| That’s a real gone grave warning. | (In jivetalk. . .“dig that. . .”) Gone Fishin’: Readers of _ the Long Island (N. Y.) Daily Press are due for a first hand, expert report on Key West Florida Keys fishing. While he’s been away, | Frank Keating’s sports page sec- tion of the Press has carried the caption, ‘‘Gone Fishin’ ”, Readers were further enlightened by, “Frank Keating, conductor of the popular hunting and fishing column | in The Press has gone fishing in| the Florida Keys. His column will resume daily on Friday, March.” Our call to Ed Gottlieb, Editor, who, in turn checked with Mike Lee, Sports Editor, brought the re- velation that Keating’s exact whe- abouts were not known. It was be- lieved that he is fishing somewhere between Key West and other parts of the Keys. But, one thing for sure, Keating will chronicle his fishing experiences when he re- turns on the 5th. Wouldn’t surprise us in the least to find the man| return with a pronounced Key, spell. That should prompt him to! spell his name as it is pronounced - + Keyting. .. ' Heads Easter Drive RAE CARMITCHELL will spearhead the drive for Easter Pa- rade prizes, the Retail Merchants Division of the Chamber of y. She has been manager of The Commerce announced today. Three Sisters store here since 1951. Unless you're interested in a beautiful automo- bile, a new Paint Job at Navarro, Inc., at a very low cost, will make your car beautiful. COME IN AND SEE US TODAY NAVARRO, Inc. |] 601 Duval st. 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