The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 18, 1954, Page 1

Key. West, Floride, has the most equable climate in the country, with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit VOL. LXXV No. 118 Nude Prowler Nabbed In Ft. Taylor Area Ronald Koski Is Held On $250 Bond In City Jail Ronald A. Koski is being held in city jail with charges of drunk and disorderly, trespassing on private property and indecent exposure. Police had answered a call in the vicinity of Fort Taylor Offi- cers’ Club to investigate a report- ed r who had broken into the bedroom of a twelve-year-old girl, When the area was searched, Koski was found lying aude in the seaweed near the bedroom in ques- tion, A white sailor’s uniform was found nearby on the ground. Cops Summoned Police had been summoned by the father of the young girl after he was awakened by the screams of his daughter. When he ran. to the bedroom the prowler ran from the scene, A nude blond man had been re- reported previously by the night watchman. of the old Casa Cayo Hueso house at the south end of Duval Street. Koski was identified by the watchman after the arrest. Koski was reported to have ask- ed the watchman where the bath- room was located and when the light was turned on he said that he saw the man was in the nude. Bond Is Set A check with the city clerk’s of- fice’ revealed that no drunkometer test was given Koski after the ar- rest. Bond was set at $250. A complete investigation is being conducted by Navy to determine if any violations of the uniform code of military justice are found. Officer M. E. Santana made the initial investigation and arrest. Lt. Jimmy James arrived on the scene shortly afterwards and took Koski in the patrol wagon to the Casa Cayo Hueso to be identified by.the night watchman. He was identified as being the man who had pre- Candle ‘Rose C viously been seen nude. at i A ‘The case was scheduled to be | Observed at the Convent of Ma- heard by City Judge Enrique Es- |tY Immaculate om Thursday even- quii , Jr, at the regular 3] ing. Pp. m. session today, IN APPRECIATION—of past CMI Seniors To Be Honored *Class with its tradition- Eleanor Gato, velecdictorian, and ———————————— | Gloria Muniz, salutorian, will be IDLE WORKMEN COST MONEY! honored during the evening. eee USE oe, ‘The program has been carefully Strunk Lumber platined with regard to interest and brevity due to the heat. Prompt Service fe ee sett Tschaikowsky’s «waltz Flowers” 120 Simonton St., near City Hall # goclaat aed (Continued on Page Two) FRANK BENTLEY County Commissioner 2nd District Present Chairman of Important Finance Committee A Man of Experience and Mature Judgment is required to Properly Prepare Your County Budget and see that Every Tax Dollar is Properly Spent and Accounted For. 35 YEARS ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE (Paid Political Advertisement) ~ Aa Colonia Cubana Y El Pueblo En General EL CLUB SAN CARLOS POR ESTE MEDIO, LOS INVITA CORDIALMENTE A TODOS A LOS FESTEJOS PATRIOTICOS DEL 20 Y 21 DE MAYO JUEVES 20 DE MAYO La Banda de la Marina Cubana Participara 11:00 A.M.—Ofrenda Floral Al Apostol Jose Marti 11:30 A.M.—Ofrenda Floral Al Gold Star Monument 12:00 M.—Ofrenda Floral Victimas U.S.S. Maine 12:30 P.M.—Ofrenda Floral Martires Cubanos 8:30 P.M.—Funcion en el Teatro San Carlos a Beneficio de la Construccion del Asilo para Ninos, Des- dichados de este Condado, es Contribucion de la Colonia Cubana para esta Buena Causa. VIERNES 21 MAYO 6:30 P.M.—Parada por la Calle Duval 8:00 P.M.—Recepcion en el Club San Carlos donde se les Entregaran Diplomas a Patriotas de Cuba y Key West 9:30 P.M.—Baile Popular Frente Al Club San Carlos... Amenizado por la Banda de la Marina de Cuba. TAMBIEN—Baile para las Personas de Color en el Patio del Douglass High School, Jueves 20 de Mayo. De 9:00 P.M. + 12:00 P.M, Atentamente La Directiva THE courtesies to the people of School Men Comment On Court Ruling Horace O'Bryant, superintén- dent of public instruction, and Siete’ ste jess ro}, teeny these comments on yestarday’s. Supreme Court ruling: % O’Bryant: ‘ “I'l go along with orders from Tallahassee. In my opin- ion, it will be some time be- fore the ruling takes effect at the very earliest, two years and possibly longer.’ “Educationally, | think it will Prove to be the right decision in the long run. However, | do feel that this decision places an equally great responsibility on members of both races in the matter of adjustment or readjustment. But | do believe in time these readjustments can and will be made for the common good of all.” TV Viewers See Clear Picture On Miami Channel Key Westers who own television sets observed a clear bright pic- ture last night when WTVJ, a Mia- mi television station, shifted to its new 100,000 watt transmitter and 1,000 foot tower. + The signal from the old trans- mitter as received here in Key West was considered to be poor for this area at the time of the shift. At one point in the city a five (Continued on Page Two) Capable SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER KEY WEST, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1954 Key West. Dr. Delio Cobo, member of the Key West city commission, will present this large American flag to Dr. Gonzalo Guerra de Armas, mayor of Santa Maria Del Rosario, Cuba. The ceremony will take place tomorrow at the city hall in Santa Maria Del Rosario shortly after the official party from Key West arrives in Cuba to attend the two-day celebration of Cuba's independence.—Citizen Staff Photo. Segregation Decision Brings No Immediate Trouble In Fla. PROBLEM WILL BE TAKEN UP AT °53 LEGISLATURE TALLAHASSEE (# — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision outlaw- ing racial segregation in the public Schools has brought no immediate repercussions in Florida. Asting.-Gov. Charley E,« call @ special session of the Legis:| lature to take action on the mat- ter but he has made no definite move, Atty. Gen. Richard Ervin and state School Supt. Thomas D. Bail- ey suggested the matter can wait until the regular 1955 session of the Legislature, Bailey called for ‘“‘sober and careful thinking” on the: subject and urged avoidance of hysteria. Ervin foresaw no immediate shake- up of the school system. He said he expects plenty of time will be given for states to discuss with the court conditions under which the changeover must be made. U.S. Sen. Spessard L. Hollan (F-Fla) said he hopes “patience and moderation” will be used. He called the ruling “revolutionary.” State Sen. LeRoy Collins, candi- date against Johns for governor, said “we should call together the best brains in our state to study the situation and meet it calmly and properly. We still have time for this in view of the Supreme (Continued on Page Two) SAILOR RECEIVES MINOR CUTS IN CRASH Chares P. Maddern vf the USS Petrel received minor cuts and bruises from a head on collison by two vehicles at the triangle inter- section by the Naval Hospital. The car driven by Peter Ross had damages estimated to be $900. Maddern’s car was damaged only an estimated $250. The accident oc- curred last night at 7:30. For County Commissioner WILLIAM A. FREEMAN, JR. (Second District) LEVER 6-A Aggressive (Pd. Pol. Adv.) RE-ELECT JAMES FRANKLIN Your present State Senator has pledged to vote for reap- Portionment in the 1955 session which will give Monroe County another representative. He also favors a STATE SENATOR FOR MONROE COUNTY. He has given his word on that issue. HIS WORD IS HIS BOND. With his seniority in the Sen: ate James Franklin stands an excellent chance of getting the Senator for Monroe. Vote For and Return James A, Franklin To the State Senate LEVER NO. 3-A (Paid Political Advertisement) IN THE The Key West Citisen U.S.A. reach tenants or workers DIAL 2.5661 or 2-5662. For Quick Comm Use CLASSIFIED Ads! You'll buyers and sellers— + + Just PRICE FIVE CENTS Expected “Fireworks” Fail To Go Off At Commission Meeting Routine Business Is Processed In Quiet Meeting Monday Night 100 Per Cent County Tax Collection Made Monroe Is Only Florida County To Reach Goal For the second straight year, Monroe ‘County was! the only Florida county that ; collected 100 per cent of its tax roll. As a result, Howard E. Wilson, tax collector, said | today he sees little likeli- hood of a real estate tax in-! crease. Areport issued by the state comptroller for the fis- ' cal year ended Sept. 30, 19- 58, showed the 100 per cent collection. The amount was, $640,208.93. This figure ac- counts only for real estate and personal property taxes. Automobile and other reve-. nue is not included. Higher ’52 Total ‘For the previous fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30,' 1952, $643,525.35 was col- : Jevted; Valko'a 100 per cent « Wilson said: ““As long as this office is able tocontinue collections’ on that basis, there is little * probabilny of an increase of real estate taxes in Monroe County. Due tothe collec- tion records of this office, homestead property assessed at less than $5000 for the last two years has paid no real estate taxes whatso-j ever.” DISCIPLINARY BOARD TO MEET MAY 27 The regular meeting of the Arm- ed Forces Disciplinary Control Board, Key West, will be held in the Board Room, Building 124, U. S. Naval Station, Key West, Flo- rida, at 1:30 p. m., on Thursday, May 27, Captain C. L. Murphy, USN, presiding’ officer, announced today. t 163 Absentee Ballots Asked One hundred and sixty-three absentee ballots for the second primary next Tuesday have been distributed by Sam Pinder, su- pervisor of registration. Voting in person on absentee ballots ends tomorrow at 5 p. m. Voting absentee by mail ends at 5 p. m., May 24, Two Are Fined, 'Two Let Off On Gambling Charge Gambling charges against two men were dismissed yesterday af- ternoon in city court while two other men were fined on similar charges. The four men were arrested Sat- urday in two raids. Tip boards used in betting on baseball games were seized by city police in both raids. Charles Riggs, of 1105 Margaret, was arrested at 610.Duval St. and charged with gambling and operat- ing a gambling~house Judge Enrique Esquinaldo, Jr., changed the charge to possession of gambling paraphenalia and fin- (Continued on Page Two) Inquest On Kelly Death Recessed Without Verdict 5 An inquest into the death of Ber- nard William Kelly, 42, whose badly decomposed body was found in a swamp at Crawl Keys, was recessed yesterday without a ver- dict. R. D. Zetterower, justice of the peace of the Third District, said the inquest was recessed pending receipt of a report from the FBI laboratory.. The Sheriff’s department for- warded specimens to the FBI lab. Kelly’s body was found about 250 feet from the ocean side of U.S. 1 by a fisherman. The sheriff’’s de- partment estimated he had been dead about two months. Kelly formerly lived in Key Kest at 1012 Southard street. By BILL GIBB Legion Post Commends Two Navy Helpers Appreciation For Armed Forces Day Aid Is Expressed Letters of commendation for their part in the Armed Forces Day celebration have been. sent to Capt. C. L. Murphy, Jr., USN, chief of staff, and to Lieut. (jg) William W. McCue, USN, of the U. S. Naval Air Station, by Arthur Sawyer Post No. 28, American Le- ) gion. The text of the letters follows: “In the name of Artour Sawyer Post No. 28, Americaa Legion, De- partment of Florida, Key West, Florida, I take great pleasure in forwarding this commendation of outstanding service to this com- munity. Captain Charlton Lewis Murphy, Jr., United States Navy “For his exceptionally ‘high of cooperation in connection with arrangements for the Armed For- ces Day Celebration, Saturday, May 15, 1954. Especially notable was his contribution of time and effort in making the Armed For- ces Day Parade one of the out- standing events of this celebration. Only through his genuine interest was this possible. His exhaustive and enthusiastic efforts will long = remembered by the members of this veteran organization. It was a great pleasure to have such an outstanding member of the Armed Forces cooperate with us in such a manner. It is especially gratify- ing to know that we have this type (Continued on Page Two) CASE IS POSTPONED The charge of reckless driving and causing an accident against Roy Beckman has been postponed indefinitely. The reason for the postponement could not be. deter- mined since no one in the city clerk’s office knew the reason. Beckman had been charged with reckless driving and causing an accident after hitting a horse own- ed by a local policeman. All three will receive plaques.—Citizen Staff Phote, Karns. ESSAY WINNERS—These three high school students were winners in the Elks Club Club Armed Forces Day essay contest. Besides other awards, they were made honorary officers of the USS Medregal (SS 410). Left to right are Joyce Johnson, Key West High School, second place and honorary executive officer; Charles Ramos, Key West High School, first place and honorary com- manding officer; and Judy Garnett, Convent of Mary Immaculate, third place and honorary chief of the boat. Tonight at the Elks Club meeting, Ramos will be presented with a $25 bond. for services as set forth in the fol-| Commerce. lowing: “ t The motion, A flood of rumors predicting drastic changes in city government was apparently responsible for large numbers of curious citizens attending last night’s city commission meeting. Anticipated “fireworks” proved to be a dud as the City Fathers rapidly and quietly processed routine business, The long-debated Thomp- son Island tax case was once again brought into the news. This case, involving $27,- 161.51 back taxes from the estate of the late Norberg Thompson, has been decid- ed in favor of the City of Key West by lower courts. M. Ignatius Lester revealed though that an appeal has since been taken by the defendents and that briefs were due to be filed. in a written statement, the former city attorney told city commis- sioners that he considered “oral argument” advisable. Upon the recommendation of Commissioner Cobo, approval was granted to advance $1500 for fees and $200 for expenses to continue the case. The present city attor- ney, J. Y. Porter IV, was directed to assist in the matter. Fiesta Aid Fiesta Alegre y Beneficia, to be celebrated May 20-21, was assured of, active aid by the City of Key West when Commissioner Louis Carbonell moved that a check for $125 be given to the Chamber of approved unani- pmously, pro) iat $100. ed to furnish ei ‘intent Pd ing Cuban dignitaries. The remain- ing $25 is for the purpose of buy- ing a “float” to be used in the Fies- ta parade. Occupational License Refund A minor debate followed the reading of a request by Mrs. Au- (Continued on Page Two) Poinciana Housing Problems Are Under Discussion Members of the city commission and the attorney for the Key West Improvement Company met yes- terday in an informal meeting in an attempt to iron out the diffi- culties between the two factions in regard to the city purchasing the Poinciana housing project. A rumor is being investigated that the’ Key West Improvement Company does not wish to sell the property but intends to develop the land to their advantage. One unidentified source said that the city does not wish to go into the housing business but that if it comes to the point of 700 families being thrown out of their apart- ments and into the already crowd- ed city, it would become a neces- sity to buy the property. The city:cannot condemn pro- perty for the development of hous- ing. NOTICE A Public Hearing will be held by the City Planning Commission of the City of Key West, Florida, on Monday, June 7, 1954 at 7:30 P.M., at the City Hall, for the following Purpose: 1, Consider ri it for changing lots owned by Mr. Bob Taylor, bounding on Johnson Street, Flor- ida Street and Laird Streets (lots 9, 10, 11, 12, block 2), The rear half of lot be rezoned to A-1 to conform with front portion facing Florida Street. CECIL CARBONELL, Chairman. may18,1954 BENTLEY CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER WKWF 7:45 Tonight (Pd. Pol. Adv.)