The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 17, 1954, Page 1

Xey West, Florida, has the most equable climate in the country, with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit Use CLASSIFIED Ads! You'll reagh buyers and sellers— \teytmts or workers .. . Just DIAL 2.5661 or 2.5662 Today The Ken West Citis VOL. LXXV No. 221 Reds Announce Successful Atomic Tests Tass Claims Valuable Results Obtained In Recent Activities MOSCOW (# — The Soviet Union announced today it has exploded “one of a type of atomic weapons” with “valuable results.” The brief announcement by the official news ageney Tass said the test “‘will enable Soviet scientist: and engineers to solve successful- ly problems of defense from atom- fe attack.” Tass gave no details on where the explosion took place or what type of weapon was involved. The announcement said: “In accordance with tie plan for scientific research work, trials of one of a type of atomic weapons were carried out in the Soviet Un- jon during recent days. “The aim of the triul was the gtudy of an atomic explosion. “The trials produced valuable Tesults, which will enable Soviet scientists and engineers to solve successfully problems of defense from atomic attack.” : Tokyo Report In Tokyo, the Kyodo News Ser- vice reported that the meteorologi- cal laboratory of Kyoto University had recorded unusual instrument readings Aug. 26 similar to those observed when the United States made atomic tests at the Bikini Atoll. Kyodo said ‘a student at the lab- oratory reported a laboratory man-j meter, or pressure gauge, gave the readings oh that date at 8 a.m. time) and again at 1 p.m. . here was no immediate reac- } to the Russian announcement from American officials. White House Press Secre- tary James C. Hagerty, with Ives- ident Eiseritiower ai vacation spot, said the Pres; had been notified, Hag added, that any comment woul have to come from the Atomic Energy Commission. Strauss Silent Lewis L. Strauss, the commis- sion’s chairman, said in New York City he had no statement to make. The State Department like- wise refused comment, Rep. W. Sterling Cole (R-NY), chairman of the Senate - House Atomic Energy Committee, said at Hammondsport, N.Y.: “I feel that at the present I should confine my remarks to raising the question ‘Do we. need any further evidence of the real intent of the Soviets toward world conquest?” Today’s communique from Mos- cow was the first official word in a year on atomic tests inside Russia. In August, 1953, the Russians claimed that in a series of tests they had touched off a hydrogen bomb explosion of great’ strength. The AEC confirmed that the blasts involved both fission (atomic) and thermonunclear reactions—the lat- ter a term used by scientists to describe a hydrogen explosion. Colo., ident his Pree] Tortugas. THE si ala DOCTOR AND INJURED SAILOR—Lt. James E. Stark, MC, USN, today visited Robert James Roemhild, 19-year-old sailor who lost his left foot in a towing accident early yesterday off Dry They are pictured in the Naval Hcspital.—Citizen Staff Photo, Sybil. SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER KEY WEST, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1954 ag Lions Hear Views About New Ferry Louis Carbonell told mem- bers of the local Lions club that the ‘christe: of the “City of Key Wi in Mi- ami was marked with a “large crowd and longwind- ed. speeches.” Carbonell, a Lion, spoke to the members of the club. during their regular meeting last night in the Lions Den on Seminary Street. He said that he had two invita- tions for the first trip to Cuba but he was a little afraid to make the trip. He explained that he does not question the sea-worthiness of the boat, but he is hesitant be- cause of the roll that might come from the seas. Roll Predicted Carbonell said that it would prob- ably have more roll than the ‘“‘Gov- ernor Cobb” which used to make the Key West-Cuba run. The “Gov- ernor Cobb” had the reputation of being top-heavy, Carbonell stated. -He said that the “City of Key West” looked like a life boat com- pared to the one that Joe Sirugo was trying to get for his ferry pro- posal. He had reference to the “LSD” type vessel, On telling of a recent trip to Cuba to look into various ferry deals and Havana dock space, Carbonell said that he had learn- ed in Havana that there would not be any way to overcome the pow- Cyclist Injured In Accident Here A local motorist faces three traffic charges as the aftermath of an accident in which a cyclist was injured at Washington and Ashby Streets, Thursday. Identified by police as Daniel V. Martini, 611 Fleming Street, the motorist faces charges of driving while intoxicated, reck- Jess driving and causing an acci- dent. The injured man is Denver E. Solomon, 50, of 29132 Seidenburg Avenue. He was taken to Galey Memorial Hospital for treatment | ef cuts on his left arm. According to the police report, Martini was driving down the wrong side of the street when he | overtook Solomon and ran him down. Notice! Notice! ADULT. NIGHT CLASSES. AT THE HIGH SCHOOL Registration 7:30 P.M., Monday, Sept. 20 IN THE AUDITORIUM erful Havana stevedore union. He said that if Havana space was used, there would have to be a $25 dollar fee for both loading and un- loading each vehicle. He under- stood that it was going to be $3 in Cardenas. Open House Set He said that on October the first, the “City of Key West” would have open hoyse between the hours of one and six p. m. here. Paul G. Albury who also attend- ed the ceremonies in Miami said people shouldn’t be too critical of | the boat. He said that it is some- thing to start with. In the routine business conduct- ed at the meeting, Louis Eisner an- nounce” that he was turning all the money over to the club treasurer from the March of Dimes broom project. The check for the pro- ceeds will be turned over to Bob Youmans as soon as the exact amount has been tabulated. Morales til It was announced at the mevting that Lions president, Edelmiro Morales, is still in a Fort Laud- erdale hospital suffering from a relapse of an internal disorder. The members were reminded that next week will be Father and meeting. Captain W. Westfall, (MC) USN, ‘was given a round of applause in Congratulations for his recent pro- motion to Captain. Westfall is the Small Registration Fee Senior medical officer at the Boca Chica Naval Air Station. He is an outstanding Lion, LONDON @ John Foster Dulles flew into London today for hurried talks with Prime Minister Churchill and Anthony Eden on Britain’s new plan for rearming West Germany. The British foreign secretary met.-the U.S. sepretary of soon aftér Eden Yeported for 90+ minutes to Churchill andthe Cab- inet.on his own flying tour of West Europe to drum up support for his plan. Dulles flew here from Bonn where he conzerred with Chancel- lor Konrad Adenauer on German sovereignty and rearmament. In a joint airport statement in Bonn, Dulles and Adenauer made no specific mention of Eden's plan to link a rearmed West Ger- many to the Brussels Pact and} NATO. They said Long Silence Over For Pair BALTIMORE (#—Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Bogorad won't be writing notes to each other any more. Mrs. Bogorad got a divorce yes- terday on grounds of separation after testifying they had lived in separate parts of their home since August 1952, never speaking to each other. They married in 1931. Mrs. Bogorad won $125 a week alimony, custody of the children and the house. Dr. Bogorad agreed to move out. Introduced into evidence was one note he wrote her two months after they began communicating oaly in writing: instead that West Note Is Evidence “I don’t know whether you are! aware of the fact, or whether you are more abtuse than even I gave you credit for, but nothing has changed around this menage ex- cept that I now live in another room. “In fact, I now live in a room such as lodgers do. The exchange, as always, has been in your favor. You retain the good bed and the good blanket, and also enjoy the bathroom. “Are you aware of the fact that | the insurance on your car has run out and that you are operating it without insurance coverage? “There has been no evidence of your reducing operating expenses around the house. I note that we still have a maid, although you have not made any effort to obtain some gainful employment. “The only thing in which you excel is drawer and cupboard straightening. I suppose this is a definite accomplishment.” ANNOUNCING . .. WARDLOW'S SERVICE STATION (Formerly Hargis) Charlie Wardlow, Owner Dulles Flies To London For Talks With Churchill, Eden German sovereignty should be “restored with all speed.” They added that Germany’s participa- tion “in full equality in the system of collective security” should be considered as “soon as practicable with thé-other interested govern- ments, and foll ig a NATO wi isterial toting’ Kind tratis+ Jated into concrete actién. In a statement at Lohdon airport Dulles told newsmén: “We in the United States greatly admire the initiative and vigor which Mr. Eden has shown in ex- ploring the (German) problem and seeking a solution. I have come here to learn of his appraisal of the situation. “My presence here again shows the American faith in the principle of Anglo-American solidarity in dealing with such grave problems as now confront us.”’ Grave Situation “The North Atlantic Community in Europe,” Dulles continued, “is confronted with a grave situation as a result of the failure to com- plete the European Defense Com- munity (EDC).” He added that he had come to consult with Churchill and Eden about “ways and means of meet- ing the situation.” Dulles and Eden were to con- tinue their talks most of the after- noon. The secretary of state 1s scheduled to fly back to Washing- ton tonight. Eden has won approval from French Premier Pierre Mendes- France for a nine-power conference to convene here about Sept. 27 to seek a substitute for the EDC. The British cabinet is believed to have decided at its special meet- ing today to press for early inclu- sion of West Germany in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Favors Proposals Official sources said Dulles looks favorably on the British proposals for disposition of the German ques- tion, but has avoided committing the United States until he has thoroughly studied the situation with Eden. Authoritative sources said Dulles decision to bypass Paris on this trip was not a snub but a cal- culated warning to France that the French will not be permitted to block progress toward European unity and West German armament. Eden told reporters last night he had reached a “wide measure of | agreement” in his talks with the leaders of France, Belgium, Hol- | land, Luxembourg, Italy and West | Germany. | But he cautioned that the “prac- tical aspects of the enterprise are | far from simple. . . . A good deal | of work remains to be done before a solution can be presented t the world.” DUFFY'S TAVERN Saturday Afternoon, 4:00 - 7:00 HILLBILLY and MOUNTAIN AZZ | SESSION—— ICIANS INVITED By DENIS During a pitch black n to another vessel where he sailor. That story of heroism a sailor his left foot. The sailor, Robert James Roemhild, 19, of Philadel- | phia, today was reported in good condition at the Navy Hospital. The story began morning. Two aviation rescue vessels — the 103-foot AVR 33 and the 63- foot AVR 87 and a midget sub- marine, the T-1 — left Key West | for Dry Tortugas. Operation Flashbulb The boats were working on Op- eration’ Flashbulb, a joint Navy- Sylvania Electric Corp., project to photograph a submarine in color underwater and at night. Ledr. Charles Hooper, USN, ef} East Point, Ga., the officer in charge of the Navy’s Underwater Photographic Team, and Lt. James E:; Stark, MC USN, the doctor, to- day told this Story. “We were off Dry.Tortugas a- bout 6:30 p. m. Wednesday,” Ledr. Hooper said. “‘We were south- wibest of Pulaski Light which is mn. the northeast part of Tortugas. t Wednesday sol 'e were about three-quarters of a Mile off the light.” The plan of Operation Flashbulb was to sit the submarine on the bottom, ring it with fleshbulbs, and | photograph it. Start At 7 P. M. “We put out our marker buoy about 7 p. m.,” Ledr. Hooper said, | “and rigged our bow anchor.” | The water was about 45 feet deep at this spot. Ed Ciesinski, 504 Simonton, Key West diver who was working for the Navy on the operation, and Ledr. Hooper went over the side of AVR 87 to check the bottom. They found the water clear, the bottom sand, and visibility 75 to! 90 feet. About 9:30 p. m.- Ciesniski and Ledr. Hooper climbed back into AVR 87. Ledr. Hooper radioed the T-1 to move into into position on the marker buoy, which was lighted, and to submerge. “By 11:55 p. m. — this is Wed- nesday — we were ready to start operations,” Ledr, Hooper said. Thunderhead “It was just about then,” he add- ed, “that I noticed this big thunder- head building up in the east. The wind and sea began to pick up.” Ledr. Hooper radioed the T-1 that it would be at least an hour before the operation could begin because of the anticipated weather. All three of the boats then were anchored — the 103-foot AVR, the 63-foot AVR, and the 130-foot T-1. “Our boat, the AVR 87, began to drag anchor as the wind and sea rose,” Ledr. Hooper said. This happened three times. Each time the AVR 87, of which Roem- hild was a crew member, pulled up her anchor and repositioned. The third time, Ledr. Hooper noticed that the buoy light was weakening. The AVR 87 circled, checked the position of the sub, | | For 2 Weeks Only | (Sept. 17th through Sept. 30th) SALE VITA-CAL Flat Wall Finishes All Colors GAL. $1.20 Key West’s Pizza . 531 FLEMING PHONE 2-9241 218 Duval St. aftermath of the accident off Dry Tortugas that cost IN THE U.S.A. SNEIGR ight, a Navy doctor with a broken arm dived into raging seas and swam 50 yards treated a seriously injured t sea came out today as an a LCDR. CHARLES HOOPER which had drifted about 100 feet al- though it was sitting on the bot- tom, and then pulled up to the | buoy. Light Changed Two members of the Underwa- ter Photographie Tear J lips, 23, and Den Williams, ned Aqualungs and went into the water where they changed the light on the marker buoy. All this time, the sea and wind were building up as the storm ap- proached the area of operations. After the buoy light was changed, AVR 87, piloted by Bosn Mate Sea- man Douglas A. Miller, cut its en- gines so the swimmers could be | taken aboard. At that point the electrical sys- | tem of AVR 87 failed and the en- gines could not be re-started. Ledr. Hooper notified AVR 33 by radio of the power failure. The AVR 33 notified the T-1 of AVR 87's condition. Rising Wind The wind from the east stil was rising. Two miles west was shoal water. The sea and wind continued to rise. Rain fell intermittently. About 2 a. m. — this is Thurs- day — the anchor of AVR 87 be- gan to drag. The boat was in only 20 feet of water then. The T-1 was ordered to surface, which she did. AVR 33 put a line aboard AVR 87. The line was made fast and 33 towed 87 about a half mile. Seas were now running eight to 10 feet high and the wind was slashing rain across the decks. “We were trying to get chafing gear into place,” Ledr. Hooper said. “I could see that the line to AVR 33 was fraying.” Line Snapped Then the line snapped. AVR 87, with its engines dead, drifted helplessly. Another tow line was put across from AVR 33. “We were in the process of doub- ling this line,” Ledr. Hooper said, “when it started to get away from us.” That’s when Roemhild’s foot be- }came entangled in a bight of the tow line. The wind was pushing AVR 87 and the engines of AVR 33 were turning over. The line pulled Roemhild’s leg around a winch. There was a scream and Roem- hild’s left foot was severed. Ledr. Hooper quickly put three tourniquets on Roemhild’s leg. (Continued On Page Seven) SS Shrimp Boat Launching Set The shrimp boat Danil will be christened and launched at the foot of Simonton at 9:30 a. m. tomorrow, the owner and builder, Oscar Ramirez, 821 Carson Lane, said today. His 15-year-old daughter, Bar- bara Lovise, will christen the Danil with a bottle of Old Sour. of controlled fluoridation of Soc. Security Amendments Are Explained Question And Answer Session Conducted At Rotary Meeting The 1954 amendments to the Social Security Law were discussed by Leo Wil- helm, field representative of the Miami Social Security office, at the regular lunch- eon meeting of the Rotary Club at the La Concha Hotel yesterday. , After Wilhelm’s report, a ques- 4 er session was con- ducted-by Sam Konefsky;‘aiso from the Miami office. WilehIm told the Rotarians, “We weleome the opportunity to talk about Social Security — it means many things to many people.” Importance Of August He noted that the month of Aug- ust is important to Social Security — the original act was passed be- came effective in August 1935, and jin August of this year, Congress passed many new provisions lib- eralizing and increasing Social Se- curity benefits. | Other important amendments to | the original law were also voted on in August of 1950 and 1952. The new provisions of the act in- clude all individuals and firms in the fishing industry regardless of the size of the boat or tye type of |catch. Architects, engineers and self employed farmers are now covered by the new amendments. Extensive Coverage The act as amended by Congress this year covers nearly nine out of 10 persons, Wilhelm said. It al- so covers most self-employed per- sons and all but a few professional groups. He explained the new “drop out” provisions allowing any one eligi- ble for Social Security benefits to drop up to 5 years of their lowest | wages when computing benefits. He also explained the new pro-| visions covering military service and disability. “The program is now tailored to the individual,” Wilhelm said. “By | 1956, most persons not previously | covered will be able to receive maximum benefits.” Business Session At the short business meeting preceding Wilhelm’s address, Paul Sher, Rotary President, introduced Joseph I. Rutman, the new “baby | | Rotarian” and warned him that | from now on his real age wouldn’t count. “Being a Rotarian automatically makes you an old man,” Sher said. A report on the Boy Scout camp | at Summerland Key Was given by | Walter Price who told club mem- bers that the project was well un-! der way. PRICE FIVE CENTS Story Of Heroism At Sea Told By Navy Men Today Injured Sailor Is In Good Condition After Amputation D octors Comment On Fluoridation Has the Monroe County Medical Society approved the local water supply? Some local physicians say yes. Others Say no. And a third group Says that they approved of it at a meeting September 9—but ‘watered down’ their resolution to avoid becom- ing involved in a controversy which has accompanied a Propos- al by the state health department to add sodium fluoride in the amount of one point per million to the water supply. Sept. 9 Meeting At their Sept. 9 meeting, ten members of the Medical Society voted on a resolution “to go on record as stating that the emount of fluoride added to drinking wa- ter is negligible as to the gen- eral health of the communities where it has been added for many years to prevent dental caries among children.” After double - checking thi story, The Citizen printed it. Three physicians who attend ed the meeting were asked by The Citizen reporter: Does thi resolution constitute approval of fluoridation? They all answered in the af- firmati, ©: .~ ‘ "False Imprestion” But Wednesday, a letter was re- ceived from Dr. Herman K. M Secretary of the Medical Society, asking that a “false impression” that the society had gone on rec- ord as approving fluoridation, be corrected. “At the meeting of the county medical society on Sept. 9, the Society refused to go on record as either approving or disapproving the fluoridation of water. A reso- lution was passed, however, to the effect that the Monroe County Medical Society went on record as stating that the amount of fluoride added to drinking water to prevent dental caries was negligible and insufficient in amount to be harm- ful,” said Dr. Moore. Request Made “It is requested that you clear up this misunderstanding. Since this matter is basically a dental problem, the Medical Society feels that its opinion should be limited to an opinion of fluoridation on the general health of the com- munity,” the letter concluded. Six members of the Society con- tacted today said that they are in favor of fluoridation—even though the resolution was vaguely word- | ed. Dr. Aubrey Hamilton, told The Citizen today the Society neither approved nor disapproved of fluori- dation. “It’s not a subject for the med- ical men to decide on—all we could do is certify that the amount of fluoride added to the water is not harmful,” said Dr. Hamilton. Doesn't Want Fight He added that “we didn’t want to see us dragged into a fight with those who are opposing fluoridation.” Dr. Hamilton continued, “More than one thousand cities are us- ing fluoridation and have been for some number of years, and it is perfect obvious that it is safe.” Hence, while the Medical So- ciety apparently “watered down” their resolution, it appears that | Sher announced that he had ap- |pointed M. Ignatius Lester, Robert | Van Eepoel, Robert Dopp, E. A. Ramsey and Aquilino Lopez as the committee to set up.the Rotary’s | scholarship loan fund. | He also announced that the dis- | trict governor’s official visit sche-| duled for October 13 had been) postponed. | I ae ESSE EAE AR ET ee STORM SHUTTER MATERIALS — at Strunk Lumber 120 SIMONTON, near Coca Cola — they have placed their tacit samp of approval on fluoridaion. SATURDAY NITE American Legion Home STOCK ISLAND 10:00 P.M. Till “??” John Pritchard and Orchestra AWARDING 40/8 PRIZES