The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 6, 1954, Page 1

s & Key West Citisen THE For Quick Communication, Use CLASSIFIED Ads! You'll teach buyers and sellers— tenants or workers . . . Just DIAL 2-5661 or 2-5662 Today SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S.A. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1954 Dr. Campbell's | Talk Conflicts, | | VOL. LXXV No. 269 PRICE FIVE CENTS | 350 Flying Farmers Set Key Cuban Consul Protests West Visit En-Route South Loch Ness Monster Is For Real, According To Report Trip May Be Annual Event For Midwinter Some 350 persons, all members of the National Flying Farmers’ Association, are scheduled to converge on Key West Wednesday, enroute to Havana, Cuba. ;The group, numbering about 200 light planes and representing near- ly every state, is making the week- long Florida air tour as a means encouraging members to fly in new areas of the nation. ‘The pilots were welcomed at Tampa, their first Florida rendez- vous, Dec. 3 by Acting Gov. Char- ley E. Johns. Meeting Held «From there they flew to Sunny South Airport in Broward. county where the planes were parked ‘while.members gathered at a Mia- thi Beach hotel for a general meet- ing. ‘Association plans “ " to Sunny South Air- pon Dee, and disperse to their ‘Flight schedules, refueling and check ineluding the Key worked out at as- headquarters in Wichita, is considering making ’ fights, an annual midwinter “the term “Fiving Farmes” wa * ‘armer”” i oa Oklahoma , 1951. Wichita at that time was. build- airport and offerd the Together with the American fli- ers making this year’s Florida tour are five pilots from Canada who have expressed an interest in a fly- ing farmer organization for their GLASGOW, Scotland ” — The erew of the trawler Rival claimed today they have proved the exis- tence of the legendary Loch Ness monster—or something about as weird—with their ‘echo-sounding equipment. Their “monster,” they reported, is 50 feet long and has approx- imately eight legs and the silhou- ette of a gigantic scorpion. The echo sounder charts under- water depths and schools of fish by recording the time a sound takes to echo back to the. device. Peter Anderson of the Rival’s crew reported the mystery object was located at a depth of 540 feet, 180 feet above the bed of the Scottish lake where the monster is reported seen every so often. Anderson said he was at the ship’s wheel, bound for the west Bond Refunding Will Be Aired ‘A resolution to refund sewer revenue bonds will be on the agenda for a city commission meeting at 8 p. m. today. ‘Phe: resolution says the re- funding will result in a $197,- 000 saving to the city. ugust,|, Other matters on the agenda include: A lease on a 50-by-50 foot plot coast fishing grounds, when “sud- denly out of the corner of my eye, I saw the graph needle of the echo sounder start to draw an as- tounding shape. ... . “I shouted to the captain and other seven crew members—they were down below having tea—and they came crowding up to the wheelhouse. At once we turned the boat about and tried to track the monster again, but we must have frightened it away” The graph showed a small-head- ed thing with an ungainly body and a tail about 18 feet long. L. A. Southport, technical expert of the. firm which makes the echo- sounding equipment, said the echo graph “was definitely animal mat- ter of some kind” and “certainly was not a whale or like any other kind of fish that has ever been heard of.” 6 Talks Slated US. Airmen By A. |. GOLDBERG UNITED NATIONS, N. Y. — The United States sclieduled an- other conference with its 15 Ko- rean War allies ‘today to discuss how to push in the U. N. Assembly for release of U. S. airmen and other Allied personnel in Red ‘China’s hands. The session wes expected to de- cide the*language of a resolution to be presented’ ty ‘the, Assembly [later this week, and whether the CPOs To Give Yule Party The CPO Club of the Na- val Air Station, Key West, F lorid a is sponsoring a Christmas day dinner for underprivileged children in the Key West area, it was announced today. Individual Naval personnel of the Air Station will act as foster par- ents for the children throughout the day, The foster parent pays a dollar for his own and his child’s admission. The money will be pool- ed to pay for the group festivities and entertainment. Events of the day include not only a movie obtained: by the Special Services Department of the Air Station but also an ap- pearance by Santa Claus, Santa will come by helicopter during the afternoon with presents for all the The main event is the dinner it- self, The menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes and desert wittr all the assorted trimmings, The Chaplain’s Department of the Air Station is making arrange- ments, contacting various organi- zations in Key West, to obtain the children for Christmas day. The CPO Club is equiped to ac- commodate 100 children. United States would sponsor it alone or be joined by its allies. Later in the day the 15-nation Assembly Steering Committee, headed by Assembly President N. Van Kleffens, was ex-| pected to vote overwhelmingly to add the prisoner question to the Assembly work program. The ‘Allies were prepared to withstand demands by Russia for Red China to be invited here for the debates and then vote for the Assembly to take up the question. An Assembly session Thursday has already been planned. One problem facing the Allies was how strong a condemnation of Red China to seek. Another was how to make the U. N. machinery go to work, since the Chinese Com- munists rejected diplomatic over- tures at Geneva and through Brit- ish channels. Over the weekend, a State De- partment statement indicated the United States is seeking U. N. ac- tion on the two American civilian employes of the Army whose sen- (Continued on Page Two) Candidate List For U-F Post Is Narrowed MIAMI (#—The State Board of Control has shortened the list of men being considered for presi- dent of the University of Florida to 10 names and is gathering in- formation on “six or seven” of them. Board member Hollis Rinehart said the board, at a meeting end- ing Saturday night, had had about 900 men suggested to it for the vacancy. The board’s secretary; Dr. Broward Culpepper, was gathering the information on the unnamed six or seven men and will present it when the board meets again. The next meeting was scheduled for Jan. 20 at Sarasota. Rinehart said the board was “concerning itself with men who have an educational background with emphasis on administration.” The vacaticy has existed since Dr. Hillis J. Miller died in Decem- ber, 1952. The school’s vice presi- dent, John Allen, has been acting president. HEAVY TIMBERS for Woman Says Earlier Citizen Story Spoke Of Cordial Reception Statements by Dr. Harold C. Campbell, high school principal, t-h at Cubans pinched Key West nig h school girls at this year’s carnival in Havana appar-| ently are in conflict with eyewitness accounts. On March 10, The Key West Ci- tizen carried an eyewitness story of the parade which said Campbell “glowed over the cordial recep- tion” given the Key Westers. . Eye Witness Mrs. Harry M. Baker, who wat- ched the parade from the review- ing stand, said she; did not gee any pinching of girls. The March 10 Citizen story said in part: BOAT REPAIRS — at Strunk Lumber 120 SIMONTON ST., near Decks “While the band leaders and ear- nival goers were enthusastic al the Conch’s participation in ‘ade itself, the high school cipal, Harold C. Campbell, and the mayor of Key West glowed. over the cordial reception given these Key West folks.” ap Mrs. Baker, of 1125 United Street, who with her husband, was a guest: of the Cuban government at the carnival, said she did not see any of the misconduct on the part of Cubans that Campbell des- cribed. On Reviewing Stand “We were in the reviewing stand in front of the capitol,” she said. Mrs. Baker said that on the boat on the return trip to Key West she heard comments that children from other schools misbehaved in Ha- vana but that she heard only good reports about Key West children. “But,” she added, “‘as far as see- ing any pinching. and. all that, we didn't see it.” y Lozano Tak Over Reins In Honduras TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (A#— Vice President Julio Lozano took over as dictator of this Central American republic today. The short, 60-year-old business- man assumed’ power constitution- ally after a boycott by two parties prevented Congress from picking a president from the two top con- tenders in last October’s general elections. Broadcasting from the presiden- tial manor at midnight, Lozano decreed himself chief of state and named the newly elected Congress as an advisory council. He said it will draft a new constitution. Meetings Banned He prohibited all gatherings, demonstrations, publications and broadcasts which might #tend to disrupt the peace.” Armed troops and police marched through the capital last night and were posted at all stra- tegic sites. No disorders had been reported up to a late hour. President Juan Manuel Galvez, who was not a candidate for re- election in October, is in Miami, Fla, He left Nov. 16 for medical treatment, leaving Lozano in charge as acting president, and has not announced whether he would return, No Opposition The opposition Liberal party — which came within 4,500 votes of the majority needed to get the majority needed to get the presi- dency in the elections — accepted Lozano’s authority, Liberal candidate Ramon Villeda Moraes, high man in the presi- dential election, said his faction would join in the all-party coali- = ‘Cabinet Lozano said he would rm, Campbell’s Statement FIRST CUSTOMER—Circuit Judge Aquilino Lopez, Jr., is the first ae al is Morales Says He’s Amazed At “Insult” By JIM COBB The statement that “hand- reaching Cuban males” mole ested Key West. high school girls” is “an insult to the people of Cuba,” Oscar Morales, Cuban consul, de- clared today: Morales was commenting on statements made Decem- era by Dr. Harold C. Camphell, Key West high school principal, that Cuban men miscond d@premsel- ves and pincld girl mem- bers of the high school band when the bafd paraded in customer to purchase an early supply of stamps at the Christmas booth located in the Post Office lobby. Stamp clerk Ferne Payne makes the sale, Post Office officials are hopeful that many other Key Westers will ‘follow Judge Lopez’ example and take advantage of this opportunity.—Citizen Staff Photo, Don Department and pointed out*tlat Pinder. Dr. Steve Says | Debt Retirement He Told Police CLEVELAND: (#—Dr. Stephen Sheppard testified today he men- tioned “possibly four or five” sus- pects after his brother was ar- rested on a charge of murdering his wife, “I did not accuse.anyone, how- ever,” the witness said. Dr. Steve engaged in a heated verbal duel with Asst. Prosecutor. Thomas Parring as the lawyer en- tered this phage of his cramp ex- amination, Dr. Steve was.the first defense witness in the trial of his brother, Dr. Samuel Sheppard, who is ac- cused of hacking to death his wife, Marilyn, on July 4. Spoke Up Early Parrino asked, “‘When was the first time you named any sus- pects?” “The first time I’ was asked to name any was on Aug. 12,” Dr, Steve said. “Did you name a suspect?” Par- rino persisted. “I was asked about that, but I accused no one,” Sheppard said. “Will you please answer my question, ‘Did you name a sus- pect?”, Parrino said moving up to the side of the witness stand, When Parrino asked for the mame of any suspects, defense lawyers shouted objections and the judge sustained them. Sheppard ‘said “about a half a (Continued on Page Two) Woman Jailed For Stabbing Husband Mrs. Ester Pinder, 1021 Angela Street, is in city jail today, held for investigation in the stabbing of her husband, Maitland. Patrolman Ralph Maribona re- ported that Mrs. Pinder said the stabhing took place at the Pinder home after her husband had beat her, Pinder is in Monroe General Hos- pital with a stab wound in his chest. His condition is good, police said. . We are Grateful The unfortunate accident that eccurred Saturday on the Overseas Highway te our delivery truck resulted in late deliveries to the merchants and our customers. We are indeed grateful to all who so understandingly accepted the situation and want you to knew we deeply appreciate your Ralph J. Faraldo, Manager attitude. Holsum Bakery Program Asked By Finance Head By DENIS SNEIGR ~ A vigorous debt retire- ment policy was called for today in the city’s quarterly financial report. John Day, finance direc- tor-comptroller, recommend- ed such a debt retirement policy “in order that we may, in the future, be able to secure financing for need- ed improvements,” The report for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 1954, showed the city had a cash balance of $1,039,375.29, Very Encouraging In his letter of transmittal with the report, Day wrote: “Several developments have oc- cured subsequent to the period covered by this report which are very encouraging. “Probably first in importance, from the standpoint of immediate public interest, has been the con- ception of our new paying pro- gram, which by'a judicious com- bination of sewer construction mo- nies and cigareete tax money, will result in twenty miles of hot-mix asphalt streets. “While of lesser immediate im- portance,” the letter continued, “but of major. importance in the long run, is the fact that we have retired $20,000 of our 1938 refund- ing bonds at a discount. “We must never loose sight of the impotance of a vigorous debt retirement policy in order that we may, in the future, be able to se- cure financing for needed improve- ments. Employee Benefits “Of paramount importance to our employees,” Day also wrote, “is the fact that we have procured both hospitalization, surgical and life insurance coverage. “This is a forthright and pro- gressive step toward improving employee - employer relationships, one which will pay untold dividends in increased efficiency and the many other benefits that accrue from having happy, satisfied em- ployes. “In order to furnish better fis- cal informatién,” the letter also said, “there.is a program of. re- vision in progress in the comptroll- er’s office, looking toward a better accounting system. _ “This program will require a number of months to complete, be- e#use any innovation must be gra- dual in order to continue the unin- terrupted flow of current business. We can’t stop the machine to repair it. We must make our repairs and continue operations at the same time.” Cash Balance The report showed the following sums on deposit at the First Na- tional Bank of Miami: Sewer construction account, con- tract “‘A” -— $71,793.63. Sewer construction account, con- tract “B” — $106,426.44. Principal, interest redemption fund — $40,957.29. Pension fund — $115,000. The total at the First National Bank of Miami is $350,698.11. On deposit at the First Federal Saving and Loan Association of Key West were the following amounts: Pension fund — $10,166.67, Firemen’s relief and pension fund — $10,166.67, Special payroll fund — $10,166.67. The total at First Federal was $30,500.01. Monies in various other funds on deposit at the Florida National Bank at Key West totalled $657,- 219.67. A recapitulation showed the fol- lowing deposits: Petty Cash — $957.50. In Florida National Bank at Key West — $657,219.67. In First National Bank of Miami — $350.698.11. In First Federal Savings and Loan Association — $30,500.01. The grand total was $1,039,375.29. LOCAL EDUCATOR PENS MAGAZINE ARTICLE Miss Margaret G, Strassler, co- ordinator of materials for the Mon- roe County schools, has a three | page story in the current issue of The Library Journal. The story deals with books for handicapped children. SENATE COMEBACKS SET RE-ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON w — Political comebacks by two veteran former senators—Alben W.° Barkley of Kentucky and AS in Hava ebruary during vl carniyal. ‘xpected Apology : Morales, in a statement to The Citizen, also revealed that he is filing a protest with the Cuban State he had postponed making any pub- lic utterance because he had “‘ex- pected a public statement and apo- logy from Dr. Campbell.” Dr. Campbell made the ¢ontro- versial statement to the Jaycees during a discussion of the high school band. He said at that time that the band would probably not accept an annual invitation to take part in the parade’touching.off Cu- ba’s carnival- season in February and on to deplore last year’s alleged inadequate arrangeemats and misconduct on the part af Cu» ban men, saying that they “don’t have a high opinion of women.” . Dr. Campbell said that parade spectators made “indecent gestur- es and pinched the girls.” Expressed Doubt “I don’t believe it,” commented Morales,. “Dr. Campbell’s state- ment did a ‘lof to tear down the warm feeling of friendship that has been built up between the people of Key West and Cuba over the years.” Morales went on to say that he hoped that Dr. Camipbell’s state- ment would not endanger tourist relations between Key West and Cuba, “Tt is also an insult to the people of Key West of Cuban descent,” he added. “Key West means much to us Cubans,” said Morales, “after all, it is the only city where the Cuban government maintains a school to further friendship.” Morales was speaking of the San Carlos Institute | which receives $200 per month from the Cuban government for its op- erations. Cuban Furor Meanwhile, reports reached The Citizen that Dr. Campbell’s state- ¢ ment had caused something of an uproar in Cuba. Rafael del Vizo, Havana televi- sion commentator and official rep- resentative of the City of Key West in Havana said that Cuban citizens “were amazed” when they heard of the allegation. F “As a Cuban, I resent it,” said | del Vizo, “it tears down all the work I have been doing for the ; | past four years.” : Two Cuban newspapermen were ; reportedly in Key West today to: check the story. 4 SCHOOL KIDS TO GET |HALF-HOLIDAY THURS. . Public schools will be dismissed early Thursday because @f the phy ; sical education programi-that eve- ning in the High School Stadium, ; | it was announced today. | The elementary schools will dis-’ | miss at 1p. m. and the high school | at 2:11 p. m. : The physical education program, which is free to the public, begins at 7:30 p. m. Thursday. | Waitress Wanted | EXPERIENCED - REPUTABLE | SHORTY’S. DINER ; 116 DUVAL STREET...