The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 20, 1954, Page 1

Warmest City In Nation Today Was KEY WEST 67° VOL. LXXV_ No. 68 Kev West Cilis THE lll YEARS OF WEATHER BUREAU SERVICE—These three men have put in a total of 11 years working for the U.S. Weather Bureau. Left to right: Sam Trotte: climatologist at Richmond, Va.; Gene Barto, meteorologist in charge of the Tennessee section; and Sam Goldsmith, head of the Key West office. The three men served their apprenticeships under the late H. B. Boy leading authority on hurricanes. Trotter has put in more than Goldsmith, 37—Citizen Staff Photo, Finch. State Superintendent To Talk On Florida Schools Masonic Group Sponsors Public Schools’ Week Pup tic’ Schools Week, sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity of Key West, op- ens Tuesday night with a speech by Thomas D. Bailey, state superintendent of pub- lic instruction. Gerald H. Adams, a 33rd Degree Mason and chair- man of the Monroe County Board of Public Instruction, is in charge of arrangements. Bailey will speak on the pro- blems confronting Florida schools. He will talk at 8:15 p. m. Tues- day in the high school auditorium. In announcing Public Schools Week, Adams said: “In our troubled world today, the struggle between the forces of darkness and light, slavery and freedom, has reached a critical point. “As the struggle grows in scope, ‘we can be grateful for the depth of enlightment prevailing among our people. Lamp Of Freedom “Truly,” he added, “the public school is the very lamp of our freedom. “The slogan — The Public School, an American Heritage — is all that the words imply.” In explaining the objective of Public Schools Week, Adams said: “It is to acquaint all our people with the programs and accomplish- ments of our public educational system. “Our forefathers in their wis- dom, recognizing the importance of education in the function and op- eration of a democracy, establish- ed the public school to make edu- eation available to all. Masonic Leadership “Masons,” he added, “furnished much of the leadersatp in the de- (Continued On Page Twelve) RAUL'S Saturday Night Dinner Specials ROAST PRIME RIBS OF BEEF Au Jus ROAST LONG ISLAND DUCKLING Orange Bigarade Sauce DINNER SERVED FROM 5:30 TO 10 P.M, Dancing 10 P.M. ~ 2 A.M. Sunday Dinners FROM 12 NOON TO 10 P.M. Good Weather For ep Forecast Nien wrather — lots of sun- shine — i forecast for the weekend after last night's rain. Skies are due to clear this afternoon, the weatherman said, with varying winds mostly from the south, Tomorrow, too, will be fair with winds from the north and northwest. The weather bureau record- ed .72 inches of rain at ‘the station atop the Federal build- ing. However, an estimated 1.25 inches fell in Poinciana. The rain began at 12:19 a. m. and ended at 6.40 a. m. P. S. — Spring officially be- gins tonight at 10:54. Two-Headed Baby Has Pneumonia On Weaker Side INDIANAPOLIS (# — Physicians reported today there was no| marked change in the condition of \the two-headed Hartley’ baby, who is receiving oxygen and penicillin for pneumonia on the weaker side. | The baby remained in “critical and fair” condition at James Whit- comb Riley Hospital for children, where he was brought Thursday after circulatory and breathing dif-| ficulties developed, The illness was restticted to the head and chest which the child’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Hart-, ley, have named Daniel Kaye. The child was carried on the hospital’s critical list mainly because of his age and malformation. The child was brought to the hospital from the family home in Petersburg Thursday, first thought jto be suffering from measles. The 3-month-old child has two heads, two chests and four arms jbut has a single lower trunk. 'Fascell Makes Flying Visit - Dante Fascell, of Miami, a can- didate for Congress will make a flying non-political visit to Key West today to serve as master of ceremonies at a concert in the Convent auditorium. Fascell, a former Dade County state representative, is making a bid for the seat in Congress being vacated by Representative Bill Lantaff. The concert will be given by Miss Barbara Cusumano, colora- tura soprano. All Monroe County School teachers have been invited. 8 34 years; Barto, 40 years; and Neblett Tells His Platform In Race For State Senate Bill Neblett, local attorney and retired Navy Commander, today told The Citizen of his aims in connection with his campaign for the office of State Senator, from the 24th Senatorial District, in- cluding Lee, Collier, Hendry and Monroe Counties, For fourteen years, said Neb- lett, we have had absentee sena- torialism in Monroe County, I have solemnly pledged the people of Collier, Hendry and Lee Coun- ty that I will visit them periodical- ly, and take an active personal interest in their problems. No part of this senatorial distiict should be a step-child of the state senator. One can travel by auto from one end of the District to the other in about five hours. Many of the problems in the District are common to all coun- ties. These include proper conser- vation measures in the fish and shrimp industry, better roads, and the encouragement of Tourism. In addition, Neblett said, Hendry and Lee counties are faced with a ser- jious problem of Water Control on the Caloosahatchee River. They now have alternate period of flood and drought which can be remed- ied by proper Water Control mea- | sures. A Western Gateway to Ever- glades National Park will encour- age tourists and bring added wealth to South Florida and the Keys. Over 200,000 persons visited this park last year. The Park should not be allowed to ‘encroach further into the Keys. Its boun- dariés should be firmly set, and good roads built from both coasts, with the hope that at some future time we may have a new highway across Florida Bay from Cape Sable to Big Pine Key, with a water line built in, to speed the development of the Keys and en- courage more tourists. I have been a resident of South Florida since 1922, Neblett stated, when I entered Florida - Southern | College at Lakeland. My parents, Rev. S. A, and Lillian Neblett were from Tennessee, and I was born in Cuba as a part of their service in Cuba as missionaries. My home address since 1930, when I married Doris Lones of Key West, has been 415 Francis Street, I am a graduate of the’ University | of Miami Law School, and have served Monroe County in many | civic ways, through the March of | ‘Continued On Page Tweive) WIRE FENCING All Kinds Strunk Lumber 120 Simonton, near Shrimp Docks SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S. A. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1954 Radio Station Denies Re Time To Candidate Brailey Odham Little Delores Is Aided By New Yorkers Quiz Show Brings Telephone Calls, Offers Of Aid Special To The Citizen By JACK M. LEVINE NEW YORK CITY — Little De- lores Disgdiertt’s mother’s appear- ance on the “Strike It Rich” TV and radio programs was followed by a wave of phone calls to the broadcasting studios. Many of the calls wete from New York and nearby epmmuni- ties. A good many of those who phoned, wanted the name of the The doctor’s name was not given. The “Strike It Rich” studio per- sonnel also received a eall from a Bronx, N. Y. cab driver. He an- nounced a donation of $10. He had heard the radio program and re- called having driven little Delores and her parents home from a visit to the doctor. A lady from Water- bury, Connecticut, called in a con- tribution of $10. Calls Sifted At this.writing the “Strike It Rich” program personnel are still in the process of sifting phone call records. Full reports will not be available for several days. It was also explained that res- ponses by mail, when received, will also be forwarded to the Disgdi- ertts. Such mail may come from various parts of the United States, it was stated. We were also advised that the ratio of response in New York City was an indication of what may be happening in the Key West — South Florida area. Mrs. Disg- diertt’s “Strike It Rich” appear- ance was broadcast over radio sta- morning Ks a week, ules cnet Key West mother, will be a over statiun WTVJ, Miami, next Tuesday morning, March 23, at 9:30 a. m. The Key West Citizen is men- tioned prominently in both pro- grams. It was also learned that a special camera shot of this report- er sitting in the audience at the TV show is included in the tele- vision version of “Strike It Rich.” Walt Framer, nationally famous producer of the “Strike It Rich” program made a special trip to the TV studios to congratulate Mrs. Disgdiertt upon her success on the program. He also complimented The Key West Citizen for the prominent role played by this newspaper in bringing the story of little Delores (Continued on Page Twelve) Angry Man Tosses Daughter From 5th Floor Window PARIS — When his wife re- fused to give up divorce plans, a young French truck driver last night picked up their 4-year-old daughter and pitched her through a window to the street five stories below. Little Yvonne Lemire died instantly. An angry crowd of more than 150 later surrounded the, father, 24-year-old Henri Lemire, as he ran to a nearby cafe , They threat- ened to lynch him. Squads of police arrived in the Rue Jeanne d’Arc, stopped the mob and carted Lemire to jail. Police said that Lemire called in-law in an attempt to persuade his 22-year-old wife Madeleine to give up her divorce plans. When Mrs. Lemire refused, p0- lice said, Lemire shouted, ‘since that is so, you will not have the | kid.” He seized. the little girl and hurled her through the glass to the street below. Lemire was taken before a dis- tziet court today and charged with murder. | | such a terrific success. Our sincere thanks. eye doctor treating littie Delores. | at the apartment of his parents-; I tion WIOD, Miami, on Wednesday | ° d reach FEUDS WITH RADIO STATION—Brailey Odham, candidate for governor, last ngiht charged radio station WK WF refused to broadcast his talk. The station Photo, Finch. Good Government Award Dinner Is Slated By JCs The Junior Chamber of Com- merce will present their annual Good Government award at a din- ner-dance to be held next Wed-} nesday at 7:30 p. m. in their Flagler Avenue clubhouse, it was announced today. The award is presented yearly to some public official in Monroe County in recognition of their ser- vice to the community. Last year’s winner was County Clerk Earl R. Adams. Previously, | City Tax Collector Archie Roberts and former City Finance Director | Charles R. Roberts had Becetved| the award. The selection of the winner is| made by the Jaycee membership. A committee is presently consid- ering a slate of nominations for the award. The winner will not be announced until the night of the| dinner. Jaycee Jim Keen, chairman of (Continued On Page Twelve) CHICKERING MAKES BOND ON GUN CHARGE Charles G. Chickering, 38, Camden, S. C., of rying a concealed weapon, today; was free in $250 bond. He was arrested in a local bar while carrying a .32 caliber re- volver, the sheriff's office said. APPRECIATION Father Dougherty Council 3652, Knights of Columbus, gratefully acknowledges the splendid cooperation and support of the PRESS, RADIO, DONORS, FRIENDS and PUBLIC, who were responsible for making our St. Patrick’s Day Ball KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS charged with car-|' denied the charge.—Citizen Staff C. of C. Industry Section To Meet The Industry Division of the Key West Chamber of Com- merce will meet at 10 a. m. Tuesday in the chamber office, Courthouse Square. Bill Gale, chairman of the division, said the meeting was to determine if there are any problems confronting mem- bers that the chamber can help solve. Ten-Cent Kite ‘Solves Problem at | Thursday. | there became stuck half way down |the pole, steeple-jack W. H. “Bob” Rob- erts, 204 Simonton Street, in to see what he could do about the situation. | eral A ten-cent toy kite proved to} |be the solution to a knotty problem | the Key West High School} | The problem arose when the flag | It defied all efforts to} free it and school officials called | Requirement Fo gubernatorial candidate, air station said today. Odham said the statio Kermit Lewin, WK WF tenants or workers DIAL 2-5661 or 2-5662, For Quick Communication, Use CLASSIFIED Ads! You'l buyers and sellers— - + Just Lewin Says Odham Did Not Fulfill r Use Of ‘Live’ Time i By DENIS SNEIGR Radio station WKWF did not refuse Bra ey Odham, time, a spokesman for the n refused to broadcast his campaign talk in Bayview Park, last night. manager, denied the charge. “We did not refuse Odham air time,” Lewin said. “We refused him live time unless he would submit a copy of his speech 24 hours in advance of the broadcast, “We also told him,” Lewin continued, “that we would tape the talk and broadcast | it Monday night. Odham| said if the speech was not. broadcast live, he did not} want it at all.” Odham said he would file a complaint with the Fed- Communications Com- mission. Lewin said that WKWF requires all candidates to submit a copy of their talk 24 hours in advance. He} added that the Station has a print-| ed contract form that all candi- dates or their representatives must sign. This has been the policy, he said, since the station was found- ed nine years ago. Other Candidates Comply In this campaign, only two can- didates have talked over WKWF and they both submitted copies of heir speeches 24 hours in advance, Lewin said. The two candidates were Mayor C. B. Harvey, running for state representative, and Bill Neblett, caudidete for State senator. Lewin also said that Odham was the only gubernatorial candidate that has talked over WKWF. “We carried his two-hour and | forty-five minute talkathon,” pa in said. That talk was piped to WKWF from Miami and broadcast here, Lewin added, from 7:15 p. m. to 10 p. m., Feb. 2, 1954. _ Preparation For Recording When Odham arrived at Bay- view Park about 8 p. m. yester- day, the station already had set up its microphone and tape record- er. When it was learned that the station was not going to broadcast | or tape the talk, Odham slipped off his jacket and hung it over the mike before beginning to talk. This gesture drew a laugh from the crowd. A short time later, a gust of wind blew the coat-draped mike to the deck of the speakers stand. Odham said the same station had denied him air time during the 1952 campaign for governor. Earlier Situation Lewin said it was the same sit- uation — Odham refusing to sub- mit a copy of his talk 24 hours before air time. announced in a front page ad in| yesterday’s Citizen. of WKWF, was out of town today and could not be reached for com- ment. Odham began his talk last night |by telling the crowd of about 200 persons that the station had denied | |him air time. “Forces higher than the local level are responsible for this,’ Od-| ham declared. “This is the first step toward censorship of free| Roberts surveyed the situation, | purchased the over the pole. m kite and flew it} He then artfully ged to get the kite string dup in the flag and pulled it to the ground within five min- utes. Roberts said that he has freed |several other flags in this same| [fashion |B26 Bomber Crashes In Va. AMELIA, Va. (# — An Air Force | B26 bomber crashed into a swamp- | land near here last night and ex- | ploded. Police said all aboard were | apparently. killed. Air Force officials at Langley | Air Force Base, destination of the | Sian anaes weee, +. board of vestigators, together with rescue | teams have been dispatched to the area. \ speech. Nowhere else in the state (Continued On Page Tweive) NOTICE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION This office is calling to the attention of any- one who is entitled to Homestead Exemption that April Ist is abso- lutely the deadline for filing. CLAUDE A. GANDOLFO, Tax Assessor. Odam’s scheduled broadcast was | Sheriff John Spottswood, owner | LYDS—_S_S—SSSS Lantaff Promises To Support Bill For School Funds Rep. Bill Lantaff (D-Fla.) to- day wired the editor of The Citizen that he would support the bill for additional school funds. The bill is scheduled for in- troduction on the floor of the House Tuesday. If the 113-mil- lion dollar appropriation goes through, Monroe County schools — along with other schools in Federal impact areas — may get additional funds for school construction. Lantaff's wire to The Citizen editor follows: “Reurtel school funds bill coming up Tuesday rest as- sured my support sufficient funds to continue construction adequate school facilities.” 118 Die When _ C119 Crashes In Maryland ANNAPOLIS, Md. ® — Twisted Pieces of wreckage and parachute- draped bodies today littered a nearby cornfield where a big Air Force plane crashed in flames last night, killing all 18 aboard. The plane, a twin-engine C119 which had left Bolling Air Force Base a few minutes earlier, was seen ablaze in the air moments before it plunged to earth on a farm 19 miles south of Annapolis. It grazed the edge of a wooded area just off Maryland Route 2 and exploded at or shortly before the crash, scattering its victims over several acres of the rain-soaked farm. A spokesman at the airbase said 12 passengers and six crewmen were aboard when the ship took off at 10:12 p.m. A watch found at the scene had stopped at 10:29. The Bolling Public Informatioa Office indicated it would be late today before identities of the vic- tims were made known. First there was the grim task of identify- ing their bodies. Then relatives had to be notified. An official said the plane, be- longing to the 774th Troop Carrier Squadron based at Ardmore, Okla., had. stopped at Bolling to eae on a routine flight from Max | to M | Air Force Base, Ala., | Field, N. Y. Virtually all the peared to have been LU personnel. Pieces o! forms were found on t. s of the crash scene. There was also a sleeve bearing the chevrons of a Marine corporal. A detachment of sail |rines from the U. S. } |}emy at Annapolis stood | over the area as a group of inves- | tigators from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., examined the wreckage | (Continued On Page Twelve) victims ap. 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