The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 31, 1954, Page 1

Only 3 More Days To Register For Voting In May P Che Ken West Cilisen Warmest City In Nation Today Was KEY WEST 16° VOL. LXXV No. 77 Baby Returned To His Parents Here Tuesday Misunderstanding Results In Child Being Picked Up By Authorities A seven-month-old baby ‘was returned to its parents by juvenile authorities yes- terday after they found it, supposedly unattended, in the rear of a car parked on Truman Avenue. But, after investigation, the offi- cials chalked the incident up to a misunderstanding on the part of a well-meaning neighbor who thought the child was being neglected. In reality, the baby was left in the car for a one hour period while his mother was at work in @ nearby restaurant. The mother checked the baby every 15 minutes, it was later brought out. Officers Called The incident occurred when a meighbor heard the tiny boy cry. She called police and officer Lionel Soriano, along with Isabel Fleming, of the juvenile judge’s staff went to the scene. They removed the baby from the car. When the mother went out to check the condition of the child, she found it missing. A tearful re- port of the supposed abduction was given the police department. When they, and juvenile workers, heard the story, the baby was re- turned to the mother. Mother Explains She explained that she and her deuchand arrived tt Key West last week and that they both obtained jobs: They obtained a*bahy sitter, but yesterday slie was unable to watch the child. The mother goes to work at 2 p.m. and her husband does not finish for the day until 3 p.m. Hence, she left the baby in the car for the one-hour period, at which time it was reported. However, the story had a hap- py ending when the family was re-united. Mayor's Home Broken Into The home of Mayor C. B. Har- vey, 518 William Street, was in- vaded by house-breakers last night, but apparently nothing was stolen, police reported today. But the thieves took time out to thoroughly ransacked the house and pried up three floor boards in the living room, during an appar- ent search for “buried treasure.” Police said that the break-in oc- curred sometime between the hours of 7 and 10:30 p. m. It was discovered when Mayor and Mrs. Harvey returned to their home and ! found that the front door had been} forced, several chairs moved and the floorboards ripped up. Ten dol- lars in cash and a wristwatch were left untouched. The Sheriff's Department aided in the investigation and reported that two suspects will be question- ed today. GARAGE DOORS All Sizes Strunk Lumber 120 Simonton Street, near Bank es LONG LINES—Autos lined up THE for more than three blocks all yesterday afternoon near fire station as Key West's semi-annual safety inspection reached the half-way mark. SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER KEY WEST, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1954 4 the No. 3 A steady line formed at noon and at 5 p.m. was still as long as ever. Pictured here is the line that stretched along Flagler Avenue, starting at 12th Street. Inspection deadline is April 12.—Citizen Staff Photo, Finch. Excise Tax Reductions Are Listed Lengthy List Goes To President For Signature WASHINGTON, (#—Here are the reductions in federal excise tax rates’ contained in the bill sent, to President Eisenhower yesterday (present rate listed first, new rate second); ¥ Furs—20 to 10 per cent. Jewelry—20 to 10 per cent. Luggage, including handbags — 20 to 10 per cent. Toilet preparations—20 to 10 per | cent, Long distance telephone service —25 to 10 per cent. Local telephone service—15 to 10 per cent. Domestic telegraph, cable and radio messages—I5 to 10 per cent. Leased wire teletypewriter or talking circuit special service — 25 to 10 per cent. Passenger fares on trains, planes and buses — 15 to 10 per cent. (Purchasers of tickets before April 1 for use after that date can get refund from issuer.) Safe deposit boxes—20 to 10 per cent. | Household appliances including ! refrigerators, stoves, fans. water heaters, flat irons, air heaters, electric blankets, grills, toasters, broilers, mixers, juicers, food chop- Pers and grinders, clothes driers, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, floor Polishers, waxers, mangles, gar- bage disposals, power lawn mowers home freezers and electric door chines—i0 to 5 per cent. Sporting goods—15 to 10 per cent. Electric light bulbs and tubes— 20 to 10 per cent. Fountain pens, mechanical pen- cils and ball point pens—15 to 10 per cent. Cameras, lenses and films—20 to 10 per cent. Tickets to movies, professional baseball games and other amuse- ments but not including horse and dog races and night clubs—20 to 10 per cent on tickets costing 51 (Continued On Page Eleven) See Inside Ad Regarding First Federal Savings and Loan &ss‘n. | 629 Duval st. Passover Orders MUST BE IN BY THURSDAY NIGHT, APRIL 1 Einhorn’s Variety Store Tel. 2-3321 card for the lady’s automobile KEY WEST'S TRAFFIC BOX SCORE To Merch Date 50 43 0 Traffic Injuries __ 3 21 Property Damage $11,567 $39,983 Key West has enjoyed its sec- ond straight day free from traffic accidents. Tomorrow marks the end of the first quarter of 1954 and city officials are hopeful that the city accident rate will show a sharp drop from the 1953 re- cord. The first quarter of 1954 has Produced more accidents than a year ago, but local motor- ists still have plenty of time to make up for that tragic fact. Remember: Reckless driving ean cost you your iicense. It’s a long walk, brother. Accidents _ Traffic Deaths —__ NOTICE Commencing April Ist, by order of the Gov- ernor and Comptroller, this office is open to the public daily between 9 A.M. and 12 noon. These hours are necessary throngh October 3ist in order that all time possible may be devoted to the com- pletion of the tax rolls by November Ist. CLAUDE A. GANDOLFO, Tax Assessor, CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA BENEFIT TURKEY SUPPER Thursday, April 1, 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. N.C.C.S. BUILDING 1021 DUVAL STREET Turkey, Dressing, Cranberries, Peas, Parsley Potatoes, Home- made Pies, Coffee _____ $1.50 Children Under 12, Half Price LIGHTS O.K.—City Fireman W. Roberts O.K.’s the inspection after carefully checking to see that lights, such as hers, are safe to be on the roads. This is just a part of the routine check to make Key West a better place in which to live and to add to the chances of a longer life. All cars used in the city are required to have this semi-annual sa! inspection. Police and firemen work side by side to give this service—Citizen Staff Photo, Finch, Demo Committee Members To Be Chosen In May William V. Albury and Florence E. Sawyer are running for state Democratic committeeman and woman from Monroe County. To fill the 17 county precinct Posts for the county democratic committee, eight persons are on the ballot. These eight — since they are un- opposed — are as good as elected. They can appoint other persons to fill out the 17. Those running for the county committee are: Thomas Moore, Enrique Esquin- aldo, P. A. McMasters, Christian Nonnemacher, Norma L. Sawyer, Rose Catala Vzelac, Teresa E. Braxton, Fay E. Dickens, IN THE U.S. tenants rimaries For Quick Communication, Use CLASSIFIED Ads! You'll reach buyers and sellers— or workers . . Just DIAL 2-5661 or 2-5662. PRICE FIVE CENTS C:rcuit Court Judge Lopez Orders Surrender Of Impounded Cars Here Navy Legal Officer Says Parking Pension Fund Investment Up Finance Director Reports Webb Scores Operation Of Overseas Road State Road Board Head Hurls Charge As Budget Is Disapproved TALLAHASSEE (#—The over- seas highway, linking Miami and | Key West, is the “‘most misman- aged operation I have ever wit- nessed,” Chairman Cecil Webb of the State Road Board said yes- terday. The board then refused to ap- prove the $1,096,000 operating budget submitted by the Overseas Road and Toll Bridge District for the business year, beginning April Road~ Department Attorney George Dayton recommended re- jection of the budget on the ground it did not give sufficient | detail of proposed expenditures. Earlier in the day, the State Board of Administration had ap- proved only one month’s operation under the budget presented by the district, which operates the toll road over the keys. Check Made Acting Gov. Johns recently or- dered a check of the Overseas Road and Bridge District’s books by a private auditing firm after criticism of the district’s opera- (Continued on Page Eleven) Motorists Face Stiff Penalties Bowen Also Reports On Traz:fer Of Reserve Fund The city’s pension funds invest- ed in U. S. government securities ; now total $115,000, it was revealed today in the monthly financial re- port of Finance Director Craig Bowen pointed out’ in the repert that the investment has b swelled by the purchase of $10, this month in Series K treasury bonds at an interest rate of 2.76 per cent. And the report also showed that the city’s income will be increased in the future by the transfer of $30,000 in reserve funds to the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Key West. Deposit- ed in three accounts of $10,000 each so it will be covered by Federal Deposit Insurance, the money will now bear interest at the rate of three and a half per cent, compounded semi-annually. Cash Balance Previously, the mone7 had been on deposit in the Florida National Bank, where it did not draw in- terest. The report for the month also shows that the city’s cash balance now stands ‘at $1,081,167.37. This includes $428,254.86 in funds being used to finance the city’s current sewer project and the pension fund investment. Largest source of income for the city this month was payments for current taxes which amount- ed to $22,943.62. Scavenger fees brought the city $9,790, while pay- ment of delinquent taxes amount- ed to $6,441.38. Fines and forfeit- ures totaled $5,624 while occupa- tional licenses put $2,545 into the city’s coffers, The report also made mention of the arrival of a new travelling Key West motorists face stife | Toad paving machine and pointed penalties if they fail to have their automobiles, trucks, motorcycles or scooters checked before the April 12 deadline for the city’s semi-annual safety inspection. After that date, it was announ- ced today, vehicles will be inspec- ted only on Saturday mornings, and there will be an additional one-dollar charge. In addition, a list of all unin- spected vehicles is being compiled and after the deadline, warrants will be issued against the owners of those vehicles. The inspections are currently being conducted at the Number Two fire station, Seidenberg Ave- nue and 12th Street. INJURED YOUTH SHOWS IMPROVEMENT The condition of seven-year-old Wayne Williams, 1110 Curry Lane, was listed as “improved” today by Monroe General Hospital offi- cials. But the youth, who incurred ser- ious head injuries when his bicycle was struck by a car last week, is still on the critical list. Another youth riding on the cycle at the time of the accident, was uninjured. NOTICE TO ALL MASTER MASONS AND SCOTTISH RITE MASONS The Scottish Rite Bodies of Freemasonry at Key West, Florida, will open the Spring-Reunion on Thursday, April Ist, the Scottish Rite Temple, Master Masons interested in joining the class to take the degrees from the 4th to the 32nd are jnvited to be present in the Secretary's office at 6:00 P.M., April Ist. Signed: Merville E. Rosam, 32°, Venerable Master Jesse J. Montgomery, 32°, KCCH, Wise Master Oswald J. Sheppard, 32°, KCCH Commander Council Fernando E. Camus, 32°, Master of Kadosh Attest: Marcel A. Mazeau, 32°, KCCH, Secretary, All Bodies. out that the success of the opera- tion of that machine will result in the saving or spending of many thousands of dollars by the city. City Thanked He also thanked the city com- mission for authorizing the at- tendance of a short courses given by the University of Florida for city employees. “Tt is amazing the benefit that can be derived in such a short period of time. Each municipality brings its knottiest problems and through lectures and group dis- cussions, they are ironed out and thereby everyone attending bene- fits,” said Bowen. Four Admirals Attend Sonar School Course Rear Adm. Wallace M. Beakley, Commander Hunter Killer Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet; Rear Adm. James S. Russell, Director Air Warfare Division, Chief of Naval Operation; Rear Adm. Frank O’- Beirne, Commander Carrier Divi- sion Eighteen; and Rear Adm. Fitzhugh Lee, Commander Car- rier Division Fourteen, are at- tending a five-day special anti- submarine warfare tactical course at Fleet Sonar School here. Scheduled to terminate this Fri- day, the class is receiving con- centrated instruction in Anti-sub- (Continued On Page Eleven) “AR READY-MADE FAMILY” Three-Act Farce Presented by Harris School P.-T. A, 8 P.M., Thursday and Friday April 1 and 2 HARRIS SCHOOL AUDITORIUM ADMISSION Adults S0c Children 25¢ | After Midnight Is Not Illegal By DENIS SNEIGR Police Sgt. Frank Caraballo and the City o: ac West today were ordered by Circuit Court Judge Aquilino Lopez, Jr., to surrender automobiles they have impound- ed. Judge Lopez signed the a hearing on a, ition for an ballo and thé d impounding “Enormous Potential” Is Shown In Tests WASHINGTON (® — Chairman Lewis L. Strauss of the Atomic Energy Commission said today a hydrogen bomb big enough to wipe out any city in the world now can be made. Strauss made the statement at President Eisenhower’s weekly news conference. He attended the conference to give the public a partial report on the recent H- bomb tests in the far Pacific, The AEC chairman said the March 1 and March 26 tests “‘were successful” and declared that “enormous potential has been add- ed to our military posture.” Loss Of Control Denied He denied reports that the first blast, which exposed a number of Americans, Japanese and Marshall Islanders far from the explosion scene to “hot” ashes, went out of control. “It was a stupendous blast,” Strauss said. “But at no time was the testing out of control.” He said the power of the explo- sion was about twice what scien- tists had expected—a margin of er- ro- not unusual, he added, in test-; ing “a totally new weapon.” An unexpected shift in the wind carried atomic particles to the area where a Japanese fishing trawler was cruising, Strauss added. Strauss said the tests bring the commission ‘‘very much nearer” to satisfying the requirements of. the armed forces and hasten the day when the AEC can devote more attention to developing peacetime uses of atomic energy. President Eisenhower listened with keen attention as Strauss— just back from the Pacific tests— read four-page statement and then answered a few questions, Big Bomb Possible In reply to one question, Strauss said, without qualification, that an H-bomb large enough to “‘take out” a city can be made. “How big a city?” he was asked. “Any city,” Strauss replied. “New York?” a reporter ressed. Strauss nodded and said, “The metropolitan area.” Eisenhower himself said earlier there is some possibility the Rus- sians are getting ready to talk bus- iness about a plan for international Peacetime use of atomic energy. He made this statement when asked what significance the gov- asked what significance the gov- ernment attaches to the recent publication by the Russians of some details of their atomic and | H-weapon research. | The President said he didn’t (Continued On Page Eleven) order this morning, pending injunction to stop Sgt. Cara- it¥of Key West from towing away legally them. Sgt. Frank’s Caraballo operates ulf Service Station, 801 Eato§ Street. His tow truck has peen towing away parked cats and charging the owner to recover them, the petition alleges. Ensign Sloan B. Blair, junior le- gal officer at the Naval Station, signed the petition for a declara- tory decree and for injunction. The petition was filed yesterday afternoon in the office of the clerk of the circuit court, Earl Adams. Lopez Signs Order Judge Lopez, in the order he signed this morning, decreed that the owner of any car impounded by Sgt. Caraballo and the City will be awarded possession of the car by paying to the Circuit Court Clerk the amount demanded by the City and Sgt. Caraballo for towing the car. But, said the order, the among to be paid 4 Re_exceed $5. The order further said that the money, will be held by the clerk pending the outcome of the suit. A Navy spokesman said that the action was taken “to help enlisted men because it is mostly the en- listed men who are suffering the burden of this towing away of legally parked cars.” Civilian Complaints However, civilian auto owners have complained that their cars, too, have been towed away by Sgt. (Continued on Page Eleven) Film Will Be Shown As Part Of Cancer Drive A movie, “The Warning Sha- dow,” will be shown to any in- terested group as part of the war on cancer, it was announced to- day. Bob Daniels, who is chair- man of the American Cancer So- ciety'’s drive here, said mortality from cancer of the lung is in- creasing at the rate of five per cent each year. “This disease is of particular concern to men over 45 years of age,” he said. “Last year some 16,000 men died of lung cancer as compared with 2,250 ten years ago. “As part of the American Can- cer Society's attack on lung can- (Continued on Page Eleven) C. B. Harvey Will Speak Over WKWF at 7:20 P.M. TONIGHT (Pd. Pol. Adv.) NOTICE All Real and Personal Property Taxes for 1953 must be paid on or before 5:00 P.M., April 1, 1954. After this date interest and other charges will accrue. HOWARD E. WILSON, County Tax Collector.