The Key West Citizen Newspaper, June 25, 1954, Page 1

Plan Now Key West, Florida, has the most equable climate in the country, with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit VOL. LXXV Ne. 151 ANOTHER BLOW AT POLIO Emergency March Of | Dimes Is Called For Tno Weeks In August ' Get your dimes ready. Polio has developed into such a tough customer this year that an emergency March of Dimes is necessary. Jeff Knight, county chairman of the local chapter, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, today an- nounced the dates for the nation-wide drive as August 16 through August 31. Americans contributed nearly $55,000,000 last January—more than in any previous year—yet the sum fell short by $20,000,000 of meeting this year’s needs, Knight said. He pointed to Monroe County alone, where more than $30,000 ‘wasraised last January—the largest sum in the county’s history of polio drives. But, he added, last month’s gamma/globulin injections eost more inoculated. than $80,000—$10 for each person ‘A similar program last October cost another $80,000. Damage Suit — Filed Against Beer Dealer 1950 Truck Crash ‘On Highway 1 Is Basis Of Suit *7Thé mult te being biought Marvin Yonce, 36, of driven by Yonce” . , . inflicting serious and permanent injuries upon him. Injuries Listed The complaint goes on to say that Yonce “sustained and permanent injuries to his head, legs, spine, pelvis, and internal injuries and injuries in his men- tal and nervous system, and num- erous and other contusions, abra- sions, lacerations, and wounds, and loss of use of his sexual organs, for which it was necessary to se- cure medical, hospital and nursing services, and other treatment and care, and-because of the perman- ency of his injuries it will be necessary to continue to incur great expense for like services and care in the future.” The complaint also says that Yonce “. . . sustained great loss through diminution of earning ability...” The complaint then asks for a $200,000 judgment and a trial by jury. Season’s First Hurricane Scoots Across The Gulf BROWNSVILLE, Tex. (#— Alice, the first hurricane of the season, sprang up suddenly in the Gulf of Mexico and scooted over to Browns ville and the lonely Mexican coast today. It wasn’t a big blow as hurri- anes go. Winds at the center were reported 80 miles an hour, just five miles above hurricane He added that each polio case given immediate attention and at no.cost to the family of the case of a 49-year-old woman thirty-first THE Che Ken West | SCUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN KEY WEST, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1954 VISITOR NO, 1000—Mrs. Clyde B. McLean, Jr., signed the book at the Chamber of Commerce at 10 o'clock this morning, fo be- come the 1000th summer visitor to register since April. She are spending their fifth vacation in Key West. The McLeans are residents of Charlotte, N. C., where Mr. Mc- is jtatf Photo, Sybil. sonnected with Charlotte's television station—Citizen Fascell Cites Need For World Harmony In Key West Address Visitor List Regular Visitor From N. Carolina To Be Honored When petite Barbare McLean, walked into the Chamber of Com- merce office a few minutes after 10 o’clock this morning, she was .| surprised to find that she was R +3|Final Meeting At Parish Hall Ralph Rogers, president of the Key West Rotary Club, which has met at St. Paul’s Parish Hall for many years, presented Mrs. Eric G. Curry, president of the St. Paul’s Auxiliary, with a check for $50 as a token of appreciation from the ' ~ Thursday's meeting was the final meeting at the Parish Hall. In the future the club will meet at the La Concha Hotel. Visiting Rotarians Robert Tay- lor, “Ottumwa, Iowa; Lucien A. Bernier, West Palm Beach, and Hal McGovern, Front Royal, Vir- ginia, were introduced by George Ehrhart, fellowship chairman. Boy Scout Needs Neil Knowles told the members that the boys in the Scout troop sponsored by the Rotary were (Continued on Page Seven) Albury Is Named Zone Chairman For Lions Clubs Sixty-six members of the local Lions Club attended the weekly meeting last night and heard it announced that Paul G. Aibury had been appointed zone chairman for eight Lions Clubs in this dis- The center was aimed at a waste | trict. land stretch of Mexican coast 50 (Continued on Page Seven) CHILDREN'S SKATING SESSION 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. Free Drinks 420 SOUTHARD STREET The meeting was devoted pri- marily to organizational problem: and future plans for the club ac- tivities. During the meeting Louis Eisner relieved Stuart Whiting as pro- gram chairman for the coming year. It was pointed out that Whiting had been in filling the program post for the past year. 1000th summer visitor to register at the office since April of this year. She and her husband, Clyde McLean, Jr., are not strangers to Key West. This is their fifth visit to the Island. The McLeans live in Charlotte, North Carolina and come to Key West as often as they can. , McLean is an ardent fisherman, and when they were told that Mrs. McLean was the 1000th visitor and would be a guest on an all day fishing trip aboard the “Storm King,” she said’ “Maybe Clyde will finaly get that sailfish.” Other things planned for Mrs. (Continued on Page Seven) KEY WEST'S TRAFFIC BOX SCORE June To Date 256 4 47 Traffic Deaths —_ 0 0 Property Damage $6,880 $65,736 Thursday, Key West enjoyed its third accident-free day in June. Police reported not a single traffic mishap although there were a few arrests for minor traffic violations. The fact that Key West motorists are apparently heed- ing pleas for safer, more care- ful driving, has given city offic- ials new hope that the city’s traffic rate is on the down- swing. “As prevention of disease is better than its cure, and pre- vention of war is usually better than victory, so prevention of accidents is better than at- tempted compensation for them—Teaching the world to be careful is a constructive service worthy of God's great gift to life of man.” Those are the words of Harold H. Burton, Justice of the Supreme Court of the Unit- ed States. Let’s all adopt his attitude and work constructive- ly for a safer Key West House Nominee Speaks At Forum Dinner Thursday “Tt is our duty as Americans 4 get. into a Dattle of winning the hearts-and minds of people all over the world so that ‘we can avoid an unnecessary fight on the battlefield.” Dante B. Fascell, Democratic nominee for Congress from South Florida’s 24th District made that Statement at the second in his series of “forum dinners” in the La Concha Hotel. Fascell was commenting on the need for America to “sell” itself and its way of life to other countries so that we may avoid a third world conflict. “We have long been faced with this problem of getting along with the rest of the world—20 years ago it was the Germans and now it is Russia,” said Fascell. “We've got to face up to the problem and sell the American way of life all over the world.” American Salesmanship He hailed American salesman- ship as the nation’s big hope in stopping Red encroachment on free nations. Fascell, who spoke before more than-100 persons at the dinner, is assured of election in the Novem- ber general election since he has no Republican opposition. He will succeed Bill Lantaff who did not choose to run for re-election. The 24th Congressional District, which comprises Dade and Monroe Coun- ties, is one of the largest in the nation. Fascell will represent.more than 700,000 persons in Congress. Fascell also reiterated an earlier statement in which he said that (Continued on Page Seven) Grand Jury Is Recessed Today Monroe County’s busy grand jury finally recessed today until Sept. 13. The body was impaneled April 19. The jury returned one indict- ment, charging- Brooks Bateman with the theft of $70 from the Ov- erseas Road and Toll. Bridge District. Bateman formerly was general manager of the district. Newell Pinder, foreman, said to- day that the jury will not make a report at this time. He said it would turn in a report after Sept. 15. Previously, the jury turned in an interim report on the toll district. Building A Boat? , Strunk Lumber are BOAT MATERIAL SPECIALISTS 120 SIMONTON, Near City Hall ¥ To Support The August March Of Dimes Drive For Quick Communication, Use CLASSIFIED Ads! You'll teach tenants or workers buyers and sellers— - - Just DIAL 2.5661 or 2-5662, PRICE FIVE CENTS Ferry Companies Endorse Plan Backed By Chamber x wk City Honored For °53 T; raffic AAA Gives Citation To Key West This City’s traffic safety record during 1953 received national recognition today with announcement of the American Automobile Asso- ciation’s award for “Excel- lence in Pedestrian Protec- tion.” Fred Dion, of the AAA’s S’outh Florida advisory board, said the citation, honoring Key West for hav- ing achieved a record of no pedestrian deaths in 1953, will be presented later to city officials. Credit Given “The residents of Key West — both pedestrians and drivers — deserve con- siderable credit for making this award. possible.”.. Dion. Raid. tWe achieved the reo~ ord in the face of rising traf- fic exposure for pedestrians as a.result of an increase in the number of cars and trucks on our streets.” Dion said judges of the AAA’s National Pedestrian Contest selected Key West for citation from 1,571 com- munities of all sies compet- ing. Key West’s report was submitted by Police Lieuten- ant W. L. James. ese New Victim Of Polio Reported Polio struck again here to- day, making the thirty-second case this year in Key West. The County Health Uunit said the latest victim was a 38- id white man whe hi ralytie form of the di- . He was sent to Child- Hospital, Miami. He is a civilian. We Ke Re Churchill And Eden Arrive In US. Today British Prime Minister Tells Aims Of Visit By JOHN M. HIGHTOWER ister Churchill arrived today for momentous talks with President Eisenhower and said his aim is to make sure there are “‘no misunder- standings” in the British-American family. He put it this way: “I’ve come with Anthony Eden to talk over a few family matters and try to make sure that there are no misunderstandings.”’ Churchill, in gray suit and Hom- burg and carrying a gold-headed cane, stepped down from the big American-built British Overseas irways pland at 9 a.m, m. For a 79-year-old veteran of sev- eral wars and many historic diplo- matic conferences, Churchill moved with remarkable sprightli- ness, Crowd Cheers As the crowd gathered at the air- port cheered, Churchill lifted his hat and waved. The morning sun- light brightened his pink-faced smile. The military guard drawn up in an open square around the edges of the parking apron stood at present arms, Churchill shook hands with Vice President Richard Nixon and Sec- retary of State Dulles, British Am- bassador Sir Roger Makins and other British Commonwealth en- voys here. Then, after a moment’s con- ference with his American hosts, Churchill marched stoutly to a waiting battery of microphones and said: “I have had a very comfortable journey from my fatherland to my mother’s land. (His mother was an American.) “Family Matters” “T’ve come with Anthony Eden to talk over a few family matters (Continued on Page Seven) wi ke & x kek Dion, Sirugo Agree In Of Ferry Proposals Is Officials of two of the three co: bee ea Mark - kk 1 tion. ile nres'seeking a lease for the city-owned Clyde-Mallory docks have en- dorsed a suggestion advanced by the Key West Chamber of Commerce that a citizen’s committee be appointed to investigate all phases of their proposed Key West-Cuba car ferry operations. They are Joe Sirugo, president of the Key West-Cuba Transit Co. and Fred Dion, a vice-president of the Gulf WASHINGTON (#— Prime Min-; Atlantic Transportation Co. Officiajs of the Carribbean Ferry System could not be reached for comment today. Bill Is Filed \In Bateman, \Cothron Case Bill Of Particulars Asked By Attorneys (ls Supplied Today” A 13-page bill of‘ particulars in support of the grand larceny in- \formation against Brooks Bate- |man and Alonzo Cothron today was on file with Harry Dongo, clerk of the criminal court. Cothron, Keys contractor, and Bateman, former general mana- ger of the Overseas Road and j Toll Bridge District, are charged with stealing and aiding and abet- ting, respectively, $49,000 from the toll district. Their attorneys, William V. Al- bury and Enrique Esquinaldo, Jr., asked for the bill of particulars. Marsh Files Bill John Marsh. Dade County soli- citor and special investigator ap- pointed by the governor, filed the bill of particulars. The bill of particulars. states that Cothron submitted invoices to the toll district for machinery rentals and wages and that the invoices were false in that the machinery was not actually used for the periods of time shown on the invoice. The bill further alleges that Bateman knew the invoices were false but that he “caused a check or draft to bé drawn against the account of the Overseas Road and (Continued on Page Seven) “T am heartily in favor of such an investigation — my company wants to do what is best for the city,” said Sir- ugo, who now has a lease on waterfront property at the foot of Simonton Street. They are seeking, in addi- tion, a lease on the city dock. “Splendid!” said Diop, “I think a very careful business analysis shoyld“ be ted, followed by ‘@ Compléte-public report.” Dion’s company is a major stockholder in a Cuban firm proposing to in- augurate Key West-Hayana ferry service. They were the first to enter negotiations with the city Proposing to start service between Key West and Havana three times weekly using a vessel known as the Carib Queen, owned by the Gulf Atlantic Transportation Co. However, negotiations, hampered by labor difficulties in Cuba and their inability to obtain dock space there, moved slowly. Hope Voiced However, last week Dion an- nounced that they have nearly succeeded in clearing up their Havana difficulties and are still interested in a dock lease agree- ment with the city. Next to enter the field was Sirugo who formed the Key West- Cuba Transit Company and ob- tained a 20-year lease from the city for the land at the foot- of Simonton Street. He then negotia- ted with N. C. Hines, Washington D. C, industrialist, and Joseph R. Church, owner of a war surplus LSM, the Patricia, in an effort to get service underway. Under the terms of his deal with the city, Sirugo must start service before next December or the lease is void. However, the company then ask- ed for a lease of the Clyde-Mallory dock to block the possibility of a A competing ferry from moving in LAWMAKERS CONFER—Dante B. Fascell (2nd from right), who will represent South Florida's with him, from the left: William R. Neblett, State Senate; Circuit Judge Aquilino Lopez, Jr. and State Represen- ; the city. there. They were unsuccessful, how- ever, in their negotiations with Connection Severed Sirugo later severed his con- nection with Hines and Church. (Continued on Page Seven) {BIDS ASKED ON BRIDGE REPAIRS Among the 22 road and bridge projects for which the State Road . |Department today called for bids was one for sand blasting and painting structural steel on the " |.5,356-foot Bahia Honda Bridge. The Associated Press. in report- ing the bid call from Tallahassee, said the bids will be opened there July 8. Something New In Special Services at the Palm Service Station STOCK ISLAND + We Now Honor All Credit Cards .