The Key West Citizen Newspaper, June 2, 1954, Page 4

Page 4 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Wednesday, June 2, 1954 The Key West Citizen . izen Buildi: Published daily (except Sanday) from The Citizen Building, corner of Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County L. P. ARTMAN, Editor and Publisher ...... Scomanoamaees woes 1921 = 1954) NORMAN D. ARTMAN ................ Editor and Publisher Entered at Key West, Florida,.as Second Class Matter ———— TELEPHONES 2-5661 and 2-5662 pr ONE iladeaad. ct ct ikl t | Member of The Associated Press—The Associated Press is Siete | , entitled to use for ction of all news dispatches credit ited in this paper, and also the local news pub- Member Associate Dailies of Florida Ce ENR ESCO ard tates eet Subscription (by carrier), 25¢ per week; year, $12.00; by mail, $15.60 ee ADVERTISING RATES MADE KNOWN ON APPLICATION The Citizen is an open forum and invites discussion 9£ public issues and subjects of local or general interest, but it will not publish anonymous commanications. IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN 1, More Hotels and Apartments. 5 Aiports—Land and Sear k and Sea. Consolidation of County and City Governments. 5. Community Auditorium. THE JOB SECURITY QUESTION It appears that the next major effect of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, with some industries at least, will be an attempt to get a guaranteed annual wage for union members. This is a desirable goal from the work- er’s viewpoint, and if it can be accomplished witnout hav- ing outweighing disadvantages, we are in favor of a guar- anteed minimum annual wage. As we understand it, the present plan of the C. I. 0. if for employers to supplement unemployed worker’s state unemployment compensation payments in an effort to bring the total of the unemployed worker’s pay up to three-fourths of his regular pay. This could be done for a period as long’as one year. The U. 8S. Chamber of Commerce, while not oppos- ing the goal or all the proposals, opposes this plan on the ground that it would induce lazy workers and those with- out any ambition to take a year off from work, or less, and draw three-fourths of their normal pay, while doing no work. We agree that this is a major flaw in the plan, and that under unemployment compensation laws as they are now administered we have enough goldbricks in our society drawing pay for unemployment. In this business of guaranteeing workers income, it must be remembered that no one guarantees businesses income and we are more incliied to believe that profit- sharing plans and worker-ownership plans will accom- plish more for labor than anything else. We also believe unemployment compensation, fayments, if they are high enough, combined with Social’Security, give the average worker enough security in normal times. Even if workers had guaranteed wages, in times of depression these wages could not be paid by private business. é Guaranteed wages for large numbers of workers is a highly desirable goal, but just how it can be done, and work in both good and bad times, is yet to be demonstrat- ed to us. Take a chance on human nature; usually it pays off. The person who always arrives on time has a lot of waiting to do. Why is it that peddlers of trash succeed while writ- ers of thought-provoking material starve? If you care to express your opinions intelligently, and briefly, our columns are open for you to do so. One reason so many middle-aged men die of heart attacks is that they too often stop taking regular exer- } Crossword Puzzle 34. Six 35. Stratagem 37. Give for temporary . use * Sun Periods of time : ARI ICILIE MEF | IL JETS| LIEIAITIHIEIR ME |] TILE] O/B RR S/O/D|AREWIOIMIE!N| NIETTREPIUISIH MEL A/V [Al GIL JU! T RMIE (AIL Mi S/A[T| IN/O/W#E SIL [O|Will T/0] CIRIATTIE TRI TIRIAIOIER} 1 4. 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The old fields—from which the Battle of Britain was waged and from which the massive strikes were hurled against Nazi Germany —are now the defenses of the West- ern world against any surprise Russian aggression. The intercontinental B36s, the B47 jets and jet fighters rumble across the skies in training ma- neuvers which are grim reminders that the great invasion effort of 1944 left behind only an uneasy peace. This new American buildup in Britain is scattered across 15 oper- ational air bases and in headquar- ters, hospitals and supply depots. Other fields are under construc- tion through agreements with the British. The old airfields of World War II no longer are capable of han- dling the bigger, faster bombers of today. Their 6,000-feet runways have been, or are being, extended to 10,000 feet and strengthened to withstand the greater weight of the modern aircraft. In this effort, dollars are pour- ing into the British economy at the rate of 10 million a month. Every 90 days the flock of atom bombers returns home and is re- placed by another in a continuous program of training on a wartime alert basis. The 3rd Air Force is the admin- istrative and housekeeping organi- zation and has the tactical jet air- eraft. This is the “permanent” organization which stays in Britain and whose personnel serves three years before being eligible for ro- tation home. The 3rd is part of the area command of Gen. Wil- liam Turner, chief of the U. S. Air Force in Europe, at Weisba- den, Germany. Some airmen have come back to the same fields from which they blew in the last war—back to old British friends and familiar scenes. There still is the same old World War II problem of the Americans trying to get along amicably with the British—and vice versa. An Air Force booklet published in an effort to bring about a bet- +ter American-British understand- ing had this to say of the problem: | “Too many Americans have de-} veloped a ‘world-savior’ complex. From the moment they arrive in Britain they expect to be treated like knights in shining armor, and it hurts a little to be told right off the bat that ‘you ain’t no blinkin’ "ero. “Some of us came over expect- ing to find the population all a- jitter, feverishly inspecting its stock of steel helmets and A-bomb ointment. Instead we see the Brit- ish going about their defense prep- arations with irritating calm. That’s the way: they do every- i ” But despite their differences, | there is a close working relation- ah PEOPLE’S FORUM The Citizen welcomes expressions of the views editor reserves the right to delete any items which re considered libelous or unwarranted. ers, but a fair and confine the letters to of the paper only. Signature of the letters and will be published unle: an om 5 aed Ledr. McCaughey ‘|Becomes Skipper Of USS Trutta Ledr. William H. McCaughey, USN, former commanding officer of the USS Manta, (ACSS-299), re- lieved Cdr. D. A. Minner, USN, as commanding ‘officer ef the USS Trutta (SS-421) reeently during a full dress ceremony held aboard the Trutta, a Squadron Four sub- marine. Ledr. MeCaughey is a U, S. Na- val Academy graduate and dur- ing World War II served on Mo- tor Torpedo Boats in the Pacific. After graduating from Sybmarine School at New London, Conn., he sérved aboard the USS Amber- jack (SS-522), attendéd Navy Deep Sea Diver's School, and was com- manding officer of the USS Petrel (ASR-14) until attending Naval War College at Newport, R. I. Up- on graduating he became com- manding officer of the Manta. He is married to the former Miss Blanche MacLean Lays of New- port, R. I. They are the parents of two boys and three girls. Cdr. Minner, who was recently promoted to that rank, will be sep- arated from the Naval Service. Marine Ace Is Victor In So. Dak. COP Primary SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (A—Joe Foss, ace Marine Flyer of World War II, easily won the South Da- kota. Republican gubernatorial nomination in primary election vot- ing yesterday. Ed C. Martin, Chamberlain rancher, won the Democratic nom- ination for governor. Democratic leaders, who foe THOR KR gmt tions. The vote in‘the party prim- ary fell far short of that figure and of its read- writers should be words and write on one side iter mgst accompany the reused soe VA REPRESENTATIVE COMMENDED Editor, The Citizen: 1346. nomination to the Medal of Honor I hope you have the space in your valuable paper | winner. to print this letter. It is in regard to Mr. Hanskat, our tive in Key, West. d him called all. sorts of things, but I |cinets reported, Martin had 14,024 veterans’ repres 2 I have he’ want to say that whenever I E. F. McKellips, Alcester bank- er, conceded’ the Democratic nom- ination to Martin. With 1,652 pre- called’on him’ for’ any‘infor- | "8, MeKellips; 12,107. Hal Boyle Says NEW. YORK —An open ‘etter to Mr. Joseph College, Class of 1954, U.S.A.: Dear Joe: Leaving the ivory tower this year, you come into a world that has lost the ivy of the past. A vast. and visible vista lies be- fore you that holds a greater peace or a deeper agony than mankind has ever faced before. Before your present crew cut wears into baldness the issue will be settled. This crumbling dream you see now will firm into an achieved vision, or fragment into a nightmare chaos—and, as it goes, the credit or blame will largely come to you. For whatever security you have you come to breathless prob Jems. It is your task to pick up the terrible broken mirror of “‘now” and try to make it reflect a better world. It's a great challenge ... it’s your .. And I’m glad it is yours. My generation took up the mirror in its turn, and, I regret to say for all its efforts, must still hand it to you cracked and con- siderably fogged. Time ... ‘ee o» time ... that impartial leveler . . . reaches to reduce or exalt you with ancient troubles before the ink is dry on your sheepskin, before your mother —crying for all the difficulty it caused the family to get you edu- cated—can wet it with oe secret or public. you are a man, with a cer- tificate that says eo, in a time that’s about as fortunate, or un- joeoryers a va At least it’s a thing 2 college degree in a time when there still are many predic Jobs waiting. If some cipline of learning, lessly ‘and lighth however seriously accepted, measure a reward in the very worst, the a af tani you, as it has millions of men be- .. fore you. Whether you come out of with 10 million family hind you, or just a boy to the college library, selling some chemical in peddling bonds in Wall trying to cure somebody in nix, or hoping to hold a well, any country whére blow the bugle and set up a you live by. bs i a E 5 This Rock mation, it was always right there for you. Nothing was or is too much trouble for him where a veteran is con- cerned. Some people are always ready to condemn a per- son and always know just what should be done in their cases. Still if after talking to Mr. Hanskat, there is an adverse ruling, it is not always Mr. Hanskat who isto blame. , Let’s give him a pat on the back for a job well déne. He very often works after hours. People do not realize this. Silvana’s Star “Lure Of Sila” na, Sila,” an exeiting love story of pri- mitive passion and ruthless vendet- letter, I remain very sincerely, ROBERT M. GOLDEN 833 Olivia Street. CRITICIZES Editor, The Citizen: “This Rock” is floundering on the rocks lately. It isn’t because Bill Gibb has rocks in-his head but just because some pebbles have lodged in his skull somehow. So let us grind up these pebbles so that the sand will pour out of his ears or is it gravel? No offense meant of course since Bill and I have no axe to grind. It is my opinion, nevertheless, that Bill Gibb has surrounded himself with the boulders of reality because his sledge-hammer lacks the muscular force that once propelled it. In the old days Bill did not hesitate to pull his punches. “Now he is acting like a bashful schoolboy who fears the paddle. Perhaps the books he has been reading lately are res- ponsible for the pebbles. For Bill’s sake let us dislodge them! The gravel we may obtain might be suf- ficient to fill First Street which is regularly inundated by rain when- ever it perchances to rain! Bill Gibb gives credit to Vic Lang the City Manager. Bill Gibb is of the opinion that Lang has been a good City Manager! Auld Clootie grants that the adjective “good” may be reasonably applied to Lang in certain endeavors of life but as far as his activities as City Manager are concerted the adjec- tive ‘‘good” is not applicable. Vic Lang has been a miserable failure as City Manager for two reasons: (1) He is not acting on his own initiative. (2) He has failed to cor- rect certain situations that existed at the time he became City Mana- ger and which still exist today. Either one of the reasons listed above is enough to indict him as a failure. ship between the British and American airmen. Hoping you can find space in your paper for this|ta, wich opens Thursday at the ‘Theatre. It can safely be predicted that the many she al- ready had captivated will now be+ come even more enamored of this Ci sant girl who uses her irresis- pea GIBB, LANG, CITY COMMISSIONERS, | tile charms to destroy the man MAYOR AND BOOK PROGRAM 1 she hates. The story To corroborate each statement |!8 made above Auld Clootie has this | {ist is said to have as its founda- to say: (1) Lang has made recom- Led occurrence in the mendations time and time again that wild tip of: southern that were mere empty verbalisms. BY, Where natives lead a primi- Action was lacking in every case, | ‘ive life almost untouched by the Lang is under the auspices of the convenes ot modem Wemtern ci- worst gang of City Commissioners . ‘ To the accomplished director, the City of Key West has ever suf Duilio bel hs i “Lure of the Sila” Calabrian folk tale of a to sultry provide land (by lease that the voters have gotten wise to their incredible mismanagement. Farge? ; Now, they are trying to/reap the = credit of Bill Neblett’s’ victory. | Vengeance for This ,in spite-of the fact-that he ran on an Independent ticket. (2) Lang has failed to two things as manager: (A) terrible condition of the City Jail. (B) Streets (like First Street) a: still inundated whenever it Bill Gibb should realize that most wonderful librarian that city can be blessed with is other than our librarian, Shutz. If the members of lice force are in a mind good books Auld Clootie is certain that Mrs. Shultz cata in her power to the: with the wonderful reading mater. | 4¢0 Nazzari ial that is available at the Wom-|#S the men in her life, all offer an’s Club Library on Duval Street, | Convincing performances. (You may lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink!) Sincerely, J ae RTE AEs He And it’s a vitally important re- | li lationship—because if war should come, it is from the airfields of Britain that atom bombers would launch their attacks. os Citizen Classified Ads Pay Off!! in Marine Corps. a Of Ours By Bill Gibb There is much discussion — pro and con — about a marine rail- way in Garrison Bight. Both sides have good arguments and it is go- ing to take some level-headed thinking to decide what is right. Charter boars have no small rail- way this side of Marathon where they can overhaul and repaint their equipment. They want such ed located in Garrison Many of the sports-minded crowd and those who wish to see | Ually the Bight. developed into an at- tractive yacht basin claim that a commercial railway in the will detract from its beauty and tend to give it a cluttered-up at- mosphere. How do I feel? ‘I’m ‘riding the e’ and agreeing with both . There is no doubt that boatmen need a railway. The at Curry Sons caters primarily to large shrimpers and is too expen- small operator who us- ually has to perform all the man- Mat labor in overhauling his t. However, if the City is g 85 : i 3 ments) for such a business, it would be a good idea study all available locations try to keep Garrison Bight as as possible of any industrial oe E28 to small, private boats. Jewel Garrison Bight is one of the ‘“‘un- Polished jewels” of Key West. So much could be done with it and }so little has been accomplished! fact, I’m just about ready to stop blaming them for anything. May- be I’m in a sour mood today but it seems to me that the people of West have absolutely no de- to the merchan- be no majorit# fore no concentrated when éach citizen ters purely in a apparent afflict our city government ing more than tug-of-war which pulls all directions. These of conditions that are der for a dictator! find that the “Great pe “ sider themselves God's People) step into the a country or city where we're at civic improvem: : H & 8 z # H i s ‘i zs B H H g & ' Bg #8 i EF i i 8 f 3 Aus 32 i tf i ra #F gE Plain! mi ee peas Pits i § nai a ¢ has been dise in Carr's truck, a sledge-| Rhode Isl