The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 11, 1954, Page 6

Pageé THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Saturday, September 11, 195¢ i ce The Key West Citizen Greene end Aan acept Sunday) from The Citizen Building, corner of Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County L. P. ARTMAN, Editor and Publisher T921 - 1954 NORMAN D. ARTMAN Editor and Publisher Entered at Key West, Florida, as Second Class Matter TELEPHONES 2-5661 and 2-5662 use for eprnnction of nt sworiated Press is exclusively led to use for reproduction of all iS hes credited or not otherwise credited in this peped. and seoeecn Biekl caen te lished here, Se rt eeeeeeeneeesntiingyeninesinesepnstoneesioinciginnte Member Associate Dailies of Florids FR Re anrape cbe celiac Subscription (by carrier), 25¢ per week; year, $12.00; by mail, $15.60 ADVERTISING RATES MADE KNOWN ON APPLICATION The Citizen is an open forum and invites discussion of public issues and subjects of local oa a eal or Seneral interest, but it will not publish (MPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED ‘i ae BY THE CITIZEN - lore and Apartments, Pavilion. Beach and Bathin Airports—Land Sea, and City Governments. Consolidation of County Communit nanos 1. 2. 3. A“ 5. HERE’S A FLAGRANT CASE OF A POT’S CALLING A KETTLE BLACK If we give a thought to our own faults, we'll be more circumspect in accusing others of things that we are guilty of ourselves, For instance, here’s Joe McCarthy accusing General Zwicker of being “arrogant” and “evasive.” What's Joe himself — modest and direct? The Citizen knows of no other man in public life who is more arrogant and evasive that McCarthy is himself.’ We don’t deny, because we don’t know, what he said about Zwicker, but we do know, as newspapers have declared many a time, it has been impossible to pin McCarthy down to the point in question. But The Citizen does not have to go out of Key West to find people jogging along a trail that McCarthy has stuck to during his public life. A few days ago, a caller talked to The Citizen editor about a resident who had often criticized another local man for doing certain things, and the critic was then doing a similar thing. So it goes in life in Key West and everywhere else. It confirms the biblical statement about seeing the mote in the other fellow’s eye and not seeing the beam: in ours. But there are many, many people who are not of a critical nature, and Key West has its proportionate share of them. You don’t have to think long to recall Key Westers, men or women, who are considerate in their attitude toward their fellowmen. _ Advice, even when it is asked for, is sometimes thought to be prompted by an ulterior motive. We know a Key Wester who would be holding a certain position today had he taken the advice. that. had: been relayed to him about his intention in a matter that was of great interest to him. Too often many of us ask for advice that we don’t intend to take. We:ask for it merely to learn the reaction of a friend or an acquaintance. Hence, it is wise to be sparing with your advice. Don’t give it in matters where “ money is involved, whether it be in Stock Market, real estate or any proposed business transaction. If you advise a man to buy a certain stock and the price falls, he’ll blame you for his buying it; if the price increases, he’ll forget to thank you. But to return to McCarthy’s “arrogant” and ‘“evas- ive.” That's as flagrant a case as The Citizen has ever. heard of regarding the old saying about a pot’s calling a kettle black. We are now ready for the autumn business pickup. There are more advertisers than there are people who know how to advertise. . One of the ways you can support your church is by supporting your minister, and his program. _ | Crossword: Puzzle Wes ACROSS Behaves 5. Fence picket 9. Dutch commune -{12. Certain At Dente Al LONE MT 5 om] a! akueck RIEJAITIAMES! | INIGHEPT I] 17, Working AWANIMICIAT NIE RIN 39, Theater PIETT Me SINE eT AICIT) diatu FS) En, }. English 3 musician bar as |24. Ourselves \25. Beverage 26. Ingredient of varnish 27. Sober 29. Like 31. Choose 11. Girl's name rather |83. Tamper This Rock Of Ours By Bill Gibb You can’t win with these min- isters. Rey, Paul Touchton was in the office the other day and we were talking about a topic for a sermon, I told him, “That’s a mighty good subject for you to tell all those OTHER people.” He looked at me in kind of a dry manner and asked, “Why don’t YOU visit our church and listen to me tell all those OTHER peo- ple?” Rev. Touchton is pastor of the Old Stone Church, corner of Eaton nd Simaginn Streets. He is a nd gay to talk to—kind of penhecs though. I’ve never yet able “to convince ‘him that church wouldn’t do me and my troubles'a bit of good, My biggest gripe against these men who preach about God is that,they don’t understand human nature. Heck, I’ve had enough experience to know that prayer— used in its proper form—is the strongest power that a human be- ing may acquire. But if I used prayer all of the time, I wouldn’t have any troubles; and if I didn’t have any troubles, I wouldn't know what to do with myself—es- pecially when it came to writing a column. Radio Sermons Although I seldom get to church, I’m always telling some- one else to go. I’ve gotten into a bad habit of listening to sermons on the radio. It is pure cussed lazinesss and I'll be the first to admit that the practice is. un- desirable. To begin with, a fellow loses the wholesome, uplifting atmos- phere that he receives at church, Secondly, he usually finds it mighty easy to switch off a preacher who might be stepping on his own particular corns, (or sins, if you wish). The radio is fine for shut-in, It isn’t the thing for folks who can visit a church on Sunday, however. I think I'll take some of my own advice and go to church tomorrow. How about you? New Traffic Signs Have you noticed the new sign which has been placed below the traffic light at the corner of Tru- man and Duval? It says, “Move On Green Only.” That means no more , right-hand turns on that particular red light. I hope it also means fewer accidents, ¥ You might find it interesting to check all the new aids to motorists that are being installed around town. Officer Bernard Waite has informed the Safety Council that approximately eighty new Stop signs are scheduled to be placed around the Island. City trucks are busy trimming low- hanging palm limbs—(this job was originally suggested by the Key West Safety Council, approved by the City Commission, and put in- to effect with the cooperation of City’ Manager Vic Lang, the Police Dept., and -the Public Works Dept. Worst spot in Key West for traffic accidents is at the bridge repair project on Roosevelt Blvd. You would think any -darn fool would be careful at this place— there is certainly enough visible evidence of danger! Drivers simply lack the courtesy to allow one-lane traffic to pass, however, They push ahead in order to save a minute—have an accident and lose dollars, hours, and usually a little bark off their hides, We ought ‘to outlaw that word “accident” and start using the Proper term, “collision.” Few wrecks are actually “accidents”. MEASURE OF PEACE COMES TO ART TAOS, N, M., Sept. 11 W—A measure of peace has come at last to at least this big business seg- ment of the world of at. : Conservative or objective paint- ers now not only speak pleasantly to the moderns, but are actually working with them hand in hand, paint pot and pallet, to improve the affairs of the art world. The peace is a little startling in this colorful Northern New Mexico art colony. Their quarrels in the past have occasionally broken out into open hostilities. The honeymoon has lasted more COLONY Tepresent just about every type of art known. There’s no pressure— no trying to sell a modern ‘over a conservative, no boosting one artist over another. The customer buys what he likes. There’s also commercial method in the marriage of the two groups. In Taos, art is a $100,000 a year business. It keeps 20 to 21 galleries going and brings ‘a steady clatter in the cash registers of business houses. There are holdouts, of course. A band known as the La Fonda group has no place in the association. They show only at La Fonda, a than a year and the life expectancy | hotel. of the agreement is increasing. No one is quite sure just how it happened. But some of the con- servative artists got together with their natural enemies, the moderns, to clear the smoke from the air. What they came up with was the Taos Artists’ Assn., a gallery where all can display, and a golden tule creed to make the peace per- manent. _ The association set up its own gallery—one of the most popular spots for the increasing tide of visitors. Mrs. Leone Kahl is gallery rector and the works hung there ' Ernest Blumenschein, one of the nation’s greatest artists, heads the dissident group of about 17 against the 490 members. ‘Half of those people”—referring to the associa- tion—“have no talent and no gift,” he contends. How do the townsfolk go for this new movement? So long as the cash register drawers open more frequently, they are happy. Many birds consume half their weight in food each day, and young birds often eat more than their to- tal weight in a day. Naval Units Honor Former Secretary In a message to all naval ac- announced that former Secretary of the Navy, Curtis Dwight Wilbur, died on September 8. In his message, Mr. Thomas said, “It is with deep regret that announce to the Naval establish- ath on 8 September Honorable. Curtis R Wat ree | of choosing the correct type of Kathleen Chaffey, 45, is off again for Salisbury where scientists will do their best to give her a cold. This is her 10th visit to the Common Cold Research Institute and so far the scientists haven't been successful in her to sniffle. They consider her their prize subject for experiment, figur- ing thet somewhere in her physi- cal maki must lie the secret of how not eatch cold. PEOPLE’S FORUM The Citizen welcomes expressions of the views of its read- ers, but the editor reserves the right te delete any items which are considered libelous or unwafranted. The writers should be ole sopsr subs, Sipmabere of ee cote ot eee ee Paper only. Signa’ r accom; letters requested otherwise.” and will be published unless NO TAX MONEY USED Editor, The Citizen: I have just read with interest an article in “Peoples Forum” dated September 4. This article was signed “A Taxpayer.” He or/she said that as a taxpayer they have helped pay for the pools and beaches that the naval personnel use on the naval bases, These arid all recreational facili- ties used by the naval personnel are paid for by the profits from Navy exchanges, movies, etc. They also state naval personnel would not be barred from using it. They would have.no reason to want to use it as they already have pools which they may use. 4 E. F. M. “TAXPAYER” ANSWERED Editor, The Citizen: In answer to the person who signed her letter in Sept. 4 Citizen as Taxpayer: Ff She says the tax-payers paid for the Navy pools to be built. Maybe in the sense of the word she did, but there was no “extra” 5 per cent on your utility bill, was there? Neither was there an additional tax ever forced on you to pay: for the main water line that the Navy put through from Miami. These things seem unimportant but pull the Navy out of here and as a figure of speech, “you’ve had it.” Many of the native Key Westers have said if such ever happened, you would have to fish for your next meal. Deny this if you will, but your own people agree it’s so. : We all pay taxes, lady. Where does it go? s8.L. 8. P. 8. Your Forum is the best part of Key West. At least it is democracy. WHY NOT A PARK? Editor, The Citizen: We have seen some Key West citizens recently and they feel as strongly as we do regarding the idea of plac- ing a tax on all telephone bills for a swimming pool to be built in our town, a place which is surrounded by won- derful tropical water in which to swim. Apparently the main reason for a pool is to attract more and more visitors, a doubtful premise as swimming pools are found in cities and hamlets from one end of the U. S. to the other. If a pool is deemed such a necessity why not charge for the privilege of using it rather than place the burden on property owners who already seem to be overburdened with taxes? If taxpayers must be taxed for public facilities why not spend it on a park in the center of the city, a much needed place for visitors to rest and become acquainted with some of our exotic, unusual trees and plants which are not found in other places. Suitable property was available, and still may be, in the lot at the corner of Angela and Simonton Streets. It contains full grown beau- tiful trees together with enough open space at the back for a much needed parking area where meters could be installed and income produced to defray the maintenance of the park. Many natives of Key West do not realize the importance of the unusual vegetation found on our island which is one of the greatest drawing cards for the north- ern tourist business. Alas too much has already been de- stroyed. Hawaii emphasizes its tropical trees on business streets and around buildings. Why can’t we? We trust that other citizens feel as we do that the above mentioned property, which is a natural park may be saved for all time. Sincerely J. EDGAR WILLING September 7, 1954. > ros ‘led OI I ON OVO OCCT TC CCST CT CTT ERS The Ground By JIM COBB SAAMAAAAAAAAARAAAA AMAA RMR) Yesterday, I saved the Key babend Cuba ferry operation from possible disaster. I did so, by the simple expedient | Old Sour to be used in its chris- | tening which will take place next Wednesday during a party being a by the Miami Chamber of| mmerce. Key West’s first lady, Mrs. | Wilhelmina Harvey will smash | the bottle of Old Sour against the| side of the ship. It is a fitting| choice, that of Old Sour in place! of champagne. | Miamians apparently haven't progressed to the point where they have discovered now Old Sour will improve a piece of fish or a bowl! of souse. (One fellow once told me they haven’t discovered souse| up there.) Hence, Hoite Agey,| Public relations’ counsel for the! ferry company, asked me to obtain a bottle of the stuff for him. When I started to shop around} for some Old Sour, the first place I thought of was Pepe’s Cafe, where they keep a supply on hand for their weekend souse customers. I went over to talk with Carlos Ferrer, proprietor of the establishment. Ferrer is} better known as “Mr. Grass.” | “Mr. Grass,” I said, “I need some Old Sour.” “Sure,” “Mr. Grass replied, | “what do you want— one year,/ two year, or three year Old Sour?”’| He explained that the older the sour, the better. I decided that nothing but the best would be fitting for the christening of the “City of Key West.” I told him I wanted three year Old Sour. Mr. Grass reverently brought forth a large pickle jar he had hidden on a high shelf. It was about half full sour, and then packed to the top with those little re peppers that grow around here. “TI like my Old Sour plenty hot,” said Mr. Grass, unscrewing the lid of the jar’ “Smell that aroma.” I took a whiff. It smelled hot. I took -a little taste. It felt.as though I had swallow- ‘lighted kerosene lantern. | Zasped out an order for a |The ship, Red flashes: split the air. I had a ringing in my ears and my eyes | began to water profusely. I stag- gered over to the counter and Coca right?” Mr, anxiowly—“You Cola—a cold one. “You feeling all Grass inquired don’t look so good. When I got my voice back, I suggested to Mr. Grass that may- be I'd better send some not-so- hot Old Sour up to Mr. Agey. I shudder to think of wha: might have happened had I sent some of that hot Old Sour to Miami, T can see it now: Key West’s first lady wings up like Robin Reberts and hurls that bottle of Old Sour against the side of the “City of Key West.” It splatters up against the trim vegel and scores of spectators emit hs and ahs as the trim vessel riag lightly and gracefully at anche, proud hope of Ke West's economic future, neve looked better. It is a happy day for Key West. Then, a workman notices a thin wisp of smoke curling up from the bow. Happy smiles turn to looks of consternation and the spectators stand transfixed as the glistening new paint blisters before their eyes. “Fire,” shouts another workmen and soon the raucous blast of the general alarm echoes out over Biscayne Bay. Then the smell of burning metal permeates the air, Bystanders emit a collective gasp as they see a fast-widening hole being eaten into the side of the ship. Rapidly it spreads down below the water line. The vessel begins to settle at the bow and soon all that remains in sight is its superstructure. Mr. Grass’ red-hot Old Sour has eaten a hole right through that ship. It is the end of the once-proud “City of Key West.” But 7 nesday, that is not going to happen. It’s not going to happen the Old Sour I sent to is not Mr. Grass’ hot Old Sour. i SEPTEMBER 11, 194 | A total of 522 students had en- rolled at the Key West ony Senior High School up to noon to- day, according to Professor Horace O’Bryant, who has been busy since the opening of school registering new pupils, straightening out schedules and other matters. Duncan U. Fletcher, United States Senator from Florida, has received a letter from Joseph Pratt, regional engineer of the FERA, advising him that Fort Jefferson on Garden Key at Dry Tortugas may undergo restoration by the NRA in the near future. A chicken that’s worth its weight in gold was found several days ago at the Central Meat Market on Fleming Street. A gold nugget about twice the size of the head of a match was discovered lodged in the gizzard of a Rhode Island Red by Walter Curry while clean- ing the chicken. * x SEPTEMBER 11, 1944 Combining of the County Health | + Department and the city’s Sanitary | supervision of the scavenger de- Department under one head, with partment included, looms as a} possible outgrowth of the confer-! ence of naval, federal and munici- pal officials held Saturday after-| noon in the office of Captain C. E. Reordan, commandant of the Naval 'ZX-11 Officers, Men Dig Deep To 'Help Fight Polio The officers and men of ZX-11 dug down deep when the “Help Wanted” sign was hoisted, and | the Emergency Polio drive got |under way as 98.5 per cent of the Squadron contributed a total of $472.65. Sailors have always been known to have big hearts and never fail to put something in the pot when it is passed. This drive was dif- ferent in one respect and in one Tespect only; no hat was passed, no pressure applied, no one plead- ed or badgered, but nevertheless most of ZX-11 came through with flying colors, It was a responsi- bility of every individual man and was accepted as such. Maintence Office Personnel of ZX-11 initiated a Polio Drive all their own in the form of a “CUSS BOX.” All persons using adjec- tives not normally used at Cap. tain’s Mast were compelled to do- nate 10 cents for the privilege of using such descriptive phrases. Being rigidly enforced by Fred Dowie, James Johnson, Dick Robe erts and Curtis Gibson, the “non- STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 11 (®—Three planeloads