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

Page 4 = THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Thursday, June 10, 1954 on? The Key West Citizen Published daile lexcem? Gonlon LL” REE oo Published daily (except Sunday) from The Citizen Building, corner of ‘ Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County L. P. ARTMAN, Editor and Publisher ....ccmicne:cnnenue 1921 1954 NORMAN D. ARTMAN wm Editor and Publisher Entered at Key West, Florida, as Second Class Matter TELEPHONES 2-5661 and 2-5662 Member of The Associated Press—The Associated Press entitled to use for or not otherwise lished here. is exclusively luction of all news dispatches credited to it ited in this paper, and also the local news Member Associate Dailies of Florida Subscription (by carrier), 25¢ per week; year, $12.00; by mail, $15.60 ra ADVERTISING RATES MADE KNOWN ON APPLICATION The Citizen is an open forum and invites discussion of public issues and subjects of local or general interest, but it will not publish anonymous communications. BEHIND THE HEADLINES The Citizen ran this headline to a front-page story on Saturday: “Stevenson Says U. S. Is Suffering From A Self-Doubt Neurosis.” —- Stevenson is right, but who or what is to blame for that state of mind in this country? Not Russian propagan- da. We laugh that off because we know it is untrue and sometimes ridiculous also. The thing that tickles Ameri- cans about Russian propaganda is that the Kremlin thinks we believe it. Though the great bulk of Americans maintain a staunch faith in their country’s strength and the knack of putting it into effect when international danger arises, yet there are many Americans who are bewildered by propaganda that comes out of Washington. One day you ‘ read that a great general asserts that the United States is prepared to meet any threat, and the next day you ' read, and hear over the radio too, that our armed forces are short in this or short in that in the event that war comes. As The Citizen has remarked often, the public is not permitted to get behind the scenes in Washington. You may be sure that the Administration, while permitting the public inforniation about a powerful weapon, is keep- dng secret far more powerful weapons. _ Even.when the United States is not on tiptoe to fight, as was the case at the beginning of the First World War, it does not take long for the vast industries in this coun- try to produce the weapons of war that we need. The most surprised man in the world in 1917 was the Ger- man Kaiser Wilhelm over the rapidity with which the United States armed itself and its allies. He and his gen- erals on the Western and Eastern fronts were confident that the United States didn’t have time enough to stop the German onslaught to what: they thought was victory. As for the Russians, the main question is not solely the way their armed strength measures up to that in the United States and its allies. The will to do is a mighty fac- tor. The Kremlin has not been successful in setting aside a part of Lincoln’s great saying “... fool all the people all of the time.” The Kremlin has been furiously active in trying to stop the “Voice of America” from reaching the Russian people. The Kremlin has not succeeded. Russian people, from peasants to the members of the Kremlin themselves, know that life in Russia is hard, hard, hard, in compari- son with life in the United States. That realization, in the event that war comes, will undermine their spirit to fight. You can’t give full devotion to a country that keeps you under its iron heel. Every human being, however low his type of life may be, loves freedom, and the Russians know they have not freedom. They know that they do, in personal matters, what the Kremlin directs them to do, not what they wish to do. And they have sense enough to know that this is not freedom, Familiar tune department: “Just send it over and Til mail you a check next month.” me Crossword Puzzlejaaiaua: Sco oo. 35. of \CROSS. nega 1. Human > race 37. Be carried 4 Oilofrose 38. Wings Petals 9. Stitch 12, lOIRIE MEP |C amen f FANS BIEIE} IW) AIF IRIUITRERIAIN MM AIE[S| BIC IE ITMECIEINIT A} AIMAREGIR( | [T] ISIAIMIAIRIAME A) EILIEIC Tie TIA! DIRIRIEINEREAITITIEISIT Solution of Yesterday's Puzzie 8. Allude 9 i Heed . Conqu 16. Large cask 18, Brother of Moses This Rock Of Ours By Bill Gibb Yesterday, “This Rock of Ours” mentioned the need of citizen co- operation to develop a good safety council and aid State, County, and pub- City public safety officers. Let’s develop that theme a little more today. I’m going to talk about it from a personal angle because that is the side that I know best. When I joined the Key West Po- lice Force last year, I did so with the full knowledge that there were certain malpractices which would be hard to correct. Honest éitizens object to having their mistakes called to their attention and crooks consider it part of their business knowledge to know what strings to pull in order to escape punish- ment for misdeeds. My experience as a US-TVA Pub- lic Safety Officer had shown me, however, that there was such a thing as developing enough respect for a uniform so that the public would go out of its way to accept and cooperate with any suggestion made by the wearer of that uni- form. I had worked closely with the North Carolina, Georgia, and ‘Tennessee state police as well as the lesser law enforcement officers in towns and counties. It provided an opportunity to see the good as well as the sordid side of police work, US-TVA Public Safety Officers at that time ranked about fifth on the honor list of top-notch outfits. If I remember correctly. the FBI, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Border Patrol, and the New York City Police topped the list. There are only two things in this life of which I’m really proud — one is Key Club and lifetime membership in Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalistic fraternity, and the other is a recommendation given me by superiors when I left US- TVA. Couched in military terms, it merely stated tht Gibb was a fairly decent guy who conducted himself as an “officer and gentle- man at all times.” f It may sound foolish to be proud of such an ordinary recommenda- tion but our outfit had as much ‘esprit de corps’ as the U. S. Mar- ines — as a matter of fact, our uniform duplicated the Marine of- ficer’s uniform and when war came along, many of the boys joined that branch. Praise isn’t handed out lightly in groups where men consider it a privilege rather than a duty to accept rough as- signments. LOS ALAMOS; N. M. —A peti- tion from more than 280 Los Al- amos atomic scientists strongly criticizes government handling of the case of Dr, J. Robert Oppen- heimer. And, the scientists warned, the action taken against Oppenheimer The reason I’m mentioning all of this is to give you an insight into what I had imagined the Key West Police Department could be turned into. Experience taught me differently — not because the men on the force aren’t willing but be- cause the public itself won’t co- operate to that end. When this last factor finally dawned on me, I turned my efforts toward organiz- ing a Key West Safety Council. You folks complain about ‘man- jhandling’ prisoners. Maybe you don’t realize that there are times when it is necessary. The mild- looking defendant that stands be- fore the judge or reports a sad story of injustice to the newspa- per quite often fails to state that there is a Mr. Hyde side to his Dr. Jekyll nature which he has always managed to screen from the public. The Key West Safety Council of- fers every citizen an opportunity to get a first-hand picture of what is needed in this community to pro- tect life and property. The major portion of its work is aimed at correcting hazardous conditions which lead to so-called “‘aceidents” In my estimation, this is also the prime purpose of any police or- ganization. “Crime” has gained the spotlight in law enforcement because of its spectacular nature but the majority of law violations are committed by honest citizens through ignorance or careless- ness. Join the Key West Safety Coun- cil — use your influence through the council to aid police officers — we can-make Key West a safe, happy little town- where only the real criminal is the one who ex- pereiences the unpleasant punish- ments of the law. POOR OLD CRAIG ! SERVICE STATION Francis at Truman DIAL 2-9193 Your PURE QIL Dealer Tires . . Tubes . . Batteries ACCESSORIES eee emits mm rieccmmcenee home. , OPERATION ECONOMY (or save with low-cost electricity) In the cost of living index today, electricity is a rare commodity. As costs of other items have gone higher and higher, its unit price has actually dropped. That makes electricity a mighty big item im any “operation economy.'’ It works for you at budget Prices when it cooks, sweeps, heats water, washes and dries clothes, washes dishes, keeps your food fresh, and in dozens of other tasks around your Start your own “‘operation economy” today. Let electricity do all the work it can for you—at bargain prices. CITY ELECTRIC SYSTEM ELECTRICITY TODAY'S n BIGUE LSaeiaaaasnu awn ad may make it tough in the future to fill government laboratories with trained workers: The petition, sent in the form of a telegram to the President, the Atomic Energy Commission and the chairman of the Joint Con- gressional Atomic Energy Com- mittee, said: “We agree that it is a preroga- tive of government to choose its own advisers. “But it is inexcusable to em- ploy the personnel security system as a means of dispensing with the services of a loyal but unwanted consultant.” Dr. Fred L. Ribe, who sent the telegram and helped collect the names, said it bore some 282 sig- natures—all gathered in less than one day and representing 80 per cent of the scientists here. Oppenheimer headed the Los Alamos scientific laboratory when it developed the atomic bomb dur- ing World War II. He recently was barred as a security risk from fur- ther classified information and a three-man board, although holding Oppenheimer loyal, refused 2-1 to reinstate him. Rice Check Planned TOKYO (#—Kyodo news, agency said today the government plans stricter inspection of American Tice because’ Japanese eating it were developing diarrhea. The illness is brought on by morning glory seeds found mixed with the rice, Kyodo said. Work, Sleep, Play In Comfort Without Nagging Backache Nagging backache, loss of pep and energy, headaches and dizziness may be due to slow- down of kidney function. Doctors say good kidney function is very important to good health, W] some everyday condition, such as stress and strain, causes this important i poh telptinrenn Cong femepem ging backache—feel miserable, Minor der irritations due to cold or wrong diet may cause getting up nights or frequent passages. Don’ neglect your kidneys if these condi- tions bother you. Try Doan’s Pills—a mild diuretic. Used successfully by millions for over 50 years. It's amazing how many Doan’s give happy relief from these discom- forts—help the 15 miles of kidney tubes and fil. ‘ters flush out waste. Get Doan’s Pills today! E AndR Dept. Members Win Idea Awards The Chairman of the Awards Committee for the Naval Station at Key West is also the Engineer and Repair Officer, and as chair- man had the pleasure of present- ing two journeymen from his own department with cash awards for beneficial suggestions. These two men had been recommended by the activity’s committee of five men who investigate and evaluate each suggestion submitted. Lavigne S. Friend’s cash award for $90.00 was for two benefi- cial suggestions — a “Gyro Com- Pass Clearance Setting’ by secur- ing a dial indicator to the rotor case by means of a nut attached to a projecting stud. This will al- low for the indicator to show a change in position between rotor case and vertical ring on -gyro compass. And for a ‘Handling Cradle made of sturdy, lightweight metal framework to surround Sper- ry Mark XVLLLL Compasses for Deco, he was also commend- Raymond Fincher, who had been busy on his suggestion for the ac- tivity to use a machine known as the “Magnete- Tachometer Stand- ard Test and Calibration Machine,” felt well rewarded when the Chair- man presented him with his cash award of $20.00. Fincher will as- semble parts which when combin- ed into the machine will improve the calibration on magnetos and tachemeters taken into the instru- ment shop of the Naval Station. Sf * @ Loafers 510 Fleming Street “Dixie” Division To Be Renamed CAMP CARSON, Colo. ) — The|States. With Tuesday’s change, Confederate colors of the 31st In-| they will doff the double-D patch fantry “Dixie” Division will be re-| #24 Confederate shoulder emblem. turned to Alabama and Mississippi next Tuesday when the unit is re- named the 8th Infantry “Golden Arrow”’ Division. 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