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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1937-06-17
1Qodiida9'2S[ Sijqe(;11IIi| :,
National Topics Interpreted "a G1IN111
by William Bruckart M7Y0HTHEE
National Press Building Washington I. c AEn-1t5Trf

Neutrality-suspicious. leaders have
gone before congress again to press
Urge NeD program. Like
Farm Program several that have
come through in
the last half-dozen years, the new
proposition is based on a subsidy.
The current program, like the old
AAA, is predicated on agreements
by which farmers will not do some
thing and be paid for not doing it.
To obtain the subsidies from the
federal treasury contemplated in
the new farm legislation, farmers
will have to sign contracts agreeing
to curtail their acreages up to twen-
ty per cent of their average cultiva-
ton for the last several years. If
they fail or refuse to sign these
contracts, the legislation describes
them as not cooperating and, there
fore, they would be denied the right
to obtain loans from the federal gov
eminent and they would not have a
guarantee of parity prices" as a
penalty. Moreover, those farmers
who failed or refused to cooperate
in this manner would be subjected
to prohibitive taxes on the sale of
products grown in excess of limits
on totals to be prescribed by Secre-
tary Wallace of the Department of
Agriculture.
The announced basis of this new
program is for conservation of the
SOIL" Further, its sponsors contend
that it will mean a gradual upbuild-
ing of the fertility of the soil so that,
in the end, fewer acres will have to
be cultivated to produce the same
volume of corn or cotton or wheat
or whatever other crop is grown.
But 1 think there are few individ-
uals who will say that the above
reasons honestly constitute the basis
for this new farm legislation. I
think it must be admitted that the
plan is only a subterfuge; that,
while it may help some farmers by
giving them cash, it is pure politics
with cash as a sop.
I am not n equipped to say that
agriculture does not need a subsidy
even though prices of farm products
are now almost double what they
were in 1888. 1t is entirely possible
that farmers throughout the nation
still need help in the form of cash.
1t may be the better part of wisdom
to vote such payments as are con-
templated in this new legislation. On
the other hand, however, if there
is that need then let us be honest
about it.
President Roosevelt lately has
signed a new law which provides
subsidies to shipping companies in
order that America may have its
own merchant marine, but those
payments r to be called subsidies.
They are not disguised nor con
cealed. 1t seems ridiculous, there
fore, that the farm leaders should
not be frank with the members of
their organizations. If they feel that
a subsidy is needed, why not put
it up to congress that way so that
those farmers who believe in SUBJ
sides as well as those who want
to e agriculture left alone for
awhile can understand what is 60
ing on.
I imagine that the farm leaders |
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1937-06-17

servation law, as occurred under
the AAA, results in millions of dol
lars being paid to individuals and
corporations who are in no way par
tlcipating in conservation activities.
Now, while Mr.. O'Neal thinks that
the proposed law can be operated
without expense to the federal treas
ury, there is yet the conviction in
some quarters that it probably will
cost about six hundred million dol
lars a year to pay the subsidies
and pay for administration of the
law. Six hundred million dollars a
year is a large sum at any time
and it bulks much larger at a time
When there is a nationwide cry for
a balanced budget for the federal
government. 1t is a sum that, if the
budget of the federal government
otherwise were balanced, would be
sufficient to brighten thousands of
holders of United States bonds.
It would seem then that the farm
leaders ought to take into consid-
GRAFTON the status of the federal
governments financial affairs if
they want to develop a program
that will live. I have heard from
many students of agricultural prob
lens that the remedy for farm con-
ditions is not an expensive new sys-
tenn of farm subsidies. They assert
that it will be impossible for Uncle
Sam to continue annual payments
to some three million or more farm
ers and they are convinced, further,
that most farmers themselves OBJ
jected to being placed in the cate
CORY of relief clients. An argument
is also advanced that more and
more farmers believe federal poll
cies that cause money to be handed
out free to farmers will, in the end,
destroy the independence of agri-
culture. However that may be and
however the majority of the farm
ers feel about receiving money gra-
tbs from the government at Wash
ington, it cannot be said that agri-
culture is being placed on a sound
footing by politicians and political
farm leaders whose sole objective
is to loot the treasury. Farmers
would not permit it to happen to
the governments of their states or
their counties but a considerable
number of them apparently have
been persuaded that the govern
met at Washington is something
else.
The Department of Commerce
which has supervision of airplane
~ traffic has an
Ar l>1lots nounced that it
Out of Races will not permit
American pilots to
participate in an air race that was
proposed for this summer. The race
was to have taken place from New
York to Paris, but the Department
of Commerce has vetoed the plan
unequivocally because it considers
the race as nothing more than a
stunt.
1t may occur to some that such a
ruling by the Department of Com
merce constitutes an interference
with private business beyond rea-
son. I cannot share that view. The
experts have been unable to find in
this proposed race any possibility
of benefit for aviation nor any ex-
- N~~ A1-L -..--I1 1-- l.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1937-06-17
SEA SCOUTS

LCNGVIEW, Wash.,-The nation
al vice flagship award was present
ed to the Sea Scout ship Cowlitz re-
Gently as n Of the features of the
third annual Portland area Sea Scout
regatta. The Cowlitz was recently
given the national recognition. 1t
was the regional flagship las year.
The regional flagship award was
presented to the steamship Ranger
of Portland. The steamship Flying
Cloud of Astoria was awarded the
local council flagship honor.
POWERS, Disqualification total
ing $234,530 was added to the Pow
ersschool district and $113,7OO to the
Bridge district by Coos county's dis
tr1et boundary board when the Eden
school territory was divided between
them.
ASHLAND, Ore.,-An increase of
over 101 per cent was shown in non
resident automobile registration at
the Ashland Chamber of Commerce
in May over the corresponding month
OF 1886. Total for the month was
2757.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1937-06-17
STONE LAYING STARTS

SALEM, Ore.,-Granite for the
base of the new capitol building has
arrived and placing it for the first
floor was started last week. White
marble to be used on the upper
stories will be available as soon as
the contractors are ready, within the
next few weeks.
Construction on the dome of the
new building is under way, while the
four stories of the structure have
been completed so far as framework
Is concerned.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1937-06-17

New Dealer to succeed Mr.. Roose-
vo1f
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
Perfect Specimen Of
Queen Triggerfish On
Display AT Aquarium

One of the most beautifully
marked fish which has ever been
placed in the tanks of the Key
West open-Air Tropical Aqua
rum, is the Queen Triggerfish,
which is now an inmate OF the
tanks.
although the Queen Triggerfish
is the proper name for the beau
tiful inhabitant o. the waters
adjacent to Key West, It's most
familiar name is the Nassau Tur-
bit, and those who are familiar
with the species are unanimous in
saying it is a perfect specimen.
At times the beautiful markings
are clearly defined in which are
seen Ell the colOrs o. the spectrum.
Almost in a twinkling there is a
change and the markings assume
different characteristics and col
ors.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
Forty-TwO More Men
Given Assignments In
Bridge And Road Work

toned two white izbofsrs e -
sent 70 their camp AZ once
Clarke Brothers Construction
company, Contract c. It LoNel
MEtecumbe, an operator for tas,E
Diesel Balldozer. enc proGicieni
rock foreman and Two roloFe
lab0lers.
The Wannamaker and Wells
company, Contract A. NJ Lowel
Matecumbe, named two colored
Iab0rers as the company's ne-ts
al this time.
For the C. Y. Thom-nson Cun-
struet-ou company. Contract B. a.
Grassy Key. there = beng -
semb,ed 20 strong negro iabogurs
Most Of the acquisitions AK <ol
strong white men and strong. abe
bodied colored men. Mr. LAtie
said that the work required Is tAst
f0f which oniy heavy and ah.e-
bodied men are fitted, and
some instances men sem to t
work on different projects have
been sent cack a. beng not phSsle.
ally able to perform The WORK =
CURED.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
Youth Perfecting
Invention To Aid
DelinquentAnglers

William Peerce, Jr., son of
state Auditor Peree, ROW at work
en- the records Of Monroe county.
IS buzily engaged IN persecting an
invention to he used by delinquent
anglers who become excited and
fail. at the most crucial moment
while playing" a catch. to OBJ
serve the rules of angling, sOna o.
the most essential being never to
straighten the rod on a line with
the tackle.
One OF the most ardent fisher
men in Key West and who is ever
ready to go out with a fishing
party or by himself, i necessary,
is a county official whose failure
to observe this rude of keeping the
rod always at an angle with the
line, has cost him many a catch.
Young Pearce, VINO, though but
u years old, is an efficient ang-
Ter, and proficient in the Use OF
rod and reel, told the county o.
icial, after several pr-zes had been
lost because OF the straight rod,
that ne would at once start on de-
vising a gSdget, as he called it.,
to prevent these losses
His idea is to affix to the roi
a small but powerful firearn.
which will fire a projectile in cir
eular shape and VII he guided ~
the line to the head o. the fish,
thus saving the catch.
The mechanism Is to be such
that when the thoughtless angler
a lows the rod to straighten out
and point at the fish which has
been hooked, the gaa VIII be dis
charged and the circular bullet
will follow the line - the fish.
Young Pearce says that he real
izes there are a number o. scien-
t-fic formulae to be considered
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01

This sudden change is noted in
the history and eataloging of the
fish as shown by the several books
which are published for the in
formation of those interested by
the United States Bureau o. Fish
cries.
Another section of the aquarium
presents an unusual scene to the
visitor. This is the first tank, an
oval one. approached as a visitor
enters.
In this is tc be seen a remark
able collection of turtle. In this
reptiiian group are several speci-
mems of the attractively eOlOred
hawksbiH turtle from the shell o.
which numerous tortoise shell
ornaments are made, also several
specimens, small in size, of the
loggerhead turtle, and one fine
specimen of green turtle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01

Inpressiyely beautiful were the
memorial services conducted yes
terday afternoon in the Maine plot
in city cemetery under the auspices
Of B. H. McCaIla Camp No. 5.
United Spanish War Veterans. as
sisted By Arthur Sawyer Post %,
American Legion and other
patriotic units.
The parade formed at Harris
School. Southland and Margaret
streets, and under the direction
of Grand Marshal Arthur Shep-
pard and led BY the Key West
Hospitality Band proceeded to
the Maine plot in the cemetery.
Other units in the parade we're a
detachment OF the Coast Artillery
U. S. A, from the barracks, the
eolors borne BY detachment Of
the several units, B. H. McCalla
Camp No. 5, U. S. w. VS., Amer
lean Legion, Florida National
Guard. and students, children, and
teachers from San Carlos In
stitute.
Arriving at the Maine plot Mas
ter OF Ceremonies Charles II
Ketchum announced playing OF the
song America by the band and at
the conclusion OF the namber in
PRODUCED Rev. A. L. Manreau, S.
j., who delivered a solemn and
impressive Invocation.
Mr.. Ketehum delivered an adj
dress IN which he outlined the rea-
sons for the ceremonies and gave
a brief historical review. AT the
conclusion he introduced Mrs.
Flora Michael, soIoist, in the
solemnly beautiful number After
a While" The singer was accom-
panied on the piano BY Mrs.
ShuIer Peele.
Captain Arthur Sheppard was
szxs-sH-tse prograns and rad
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg
Address.
Followed a musical interlude BY
the band, which played Nearer
Ny God To Thee.
Mrs Minnie Robinson and Mrs.
n. p Nelson rendered a soprano
and eontralto duet, Mrs Peele at
the piano, and this number was
followed BY the Annual Memorial
Address By Rev. Shuler Peele,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01

tlicolof and the stars and stripes.
Aost important treaty, also most
discussed. IS that reached with
Canada This treaty IS important
net only because Canada Is a
bordering nation and one o.
our best foreign eustOmers-it
Is vital because Canada is a main
link in the chain Of the British
Empire.
Not everyone thinks the Can
adian treaty wise. Pacific North
w1st lumbermen, for instance,
fought It aggressiveIy, as did
American dairy interests and
liquor producers-the treaty re-
duced our tariff bars, to a vary
ing extent, on Canadian timber.
dainy products, and whiskey, But
the treaty greatly increased our
Canadian market Tor industrial
products, notably machinery, and
the best economists think It was
a good deal FOR al concerned.
Ever since then, NJ. Hull and
his assistants have been working
steadily and quietly to effect an
agreement between the United
Kingdom and the United States.
This IS the treaty that is now be
ing discussed in London.
Should the treaty be consum-
mated. one OF its major immediate
effects win be to open a tremen-
dous British market for products
Of American agriculture. Ultimate
effect, it is hoped, will be to
smooth the way for reaching sim
ilar agreements with other major
European powers. And this, in the
view of Mr.. Hull, would mean not
only a revival in foreign trade
for all participating nations-it
would also mean a long step for
ward in the cause of world peace.
Good customers. it can be reason.
ably argued. don't fight.
The London conference began
in mid-kay, viii continue well in,
20 June. The trade talks going on
there are largely seeret-news is
not given out until decisions have
oeen reached, weighed, revaIued
and finishd. It is the hope of
NAM that out of the conference
viii come q major contribution to
international prosperity and sta
biiity-and to international AMIGA
bility. II that happens, an ex-
Tennessee county lawyer, Cordell
Hull By name, viii deserve the
bulk Of credit for a gigantic task
successfully completed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01

which was an instructively Inspir-
ing story OF incidents occurring IN
wars Of other countries, and Of
this country, which comprehen-
siVely defined the meaning OF
patriotism and love of country
and al the words imply
Mrs Robinson. Mrs. Michael
and Mrs. Nelson then sung a trio
and this number was followed By
a short address in Spanish b.
Cuban Consul Berardo Rodriguez
Valdes.
Commander U. J. DelgadO. Am
erican Legion made a brief ad-
dress and then memorials to those
who died in the service OF their
country were placed at the base
o. the Maine monument.
Mrs. George Archer's wreath
memorialized the heroes OF 1861,
and was for Stephen Z. Mallory
Chapter United Daughters of The
Confederaey. Other memorials
were placed by John Peterson IN
memory of those heroes who gave
their lives in 1898, Captain Ar
thur sheppard read a poem dedi-
Gated to the Unknown Soldier and
a memorial wreath was placed for
heroes o. all wars, soldiers, sailors
and marines. Commander Deigado
placed his floral offering in
memory OF the heroes Of the world
war.
A salute of three volIeys was
fired BY a firing squad from Bat
terry az Florida National Guard,
and Taps was sounded by Roy
Voght, trampeter OF the American
Legion. The flag. which was at
half mast during the ceremonies
was hoisted TO the peak while o.
Icers and men under arms stood
at the present and others not I'M
der arms stood at attention.
Arsfsw bFieE remarks were made
to the children who were present
by Past Commander c. ]. Peat, of
United Spanish War Veterans, the
benedietion was offered by Rev.
Peele, and while the band played
the Star Spangled Banner, the
lag was lowered, bringing to con-
elaSiOn one OF the most interest
ing and impressive ceremonies
ever held by organizations in Key
West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
LOOKS
LIKEFAR WEST
In GOLD RUSH"

Adds ABABA. Italian Ethio-
pia, June Adds Ababa, under
Mrssolinrs rule. IS teeming with
scenes reminiscent of American
gold rush days.
Americas GO West, young
man. has become the Italian go
South" aad thousands Of new
citizens are pouring into the cap
ital.
The Italian settlers left cleo
tricity. gas. running water and
sewerage and they want them
here, where they do not exist.
Right now the prime necessity is
q roof overhead.
Many Ethiopian buildings con
straeted OF mud, with corrugated
iron roofs on which the rain plays
an anvil chorus, have been taken
over BY the Italians
Engineers are surveying a wa
terfalIs near Adds Ababa with
the intention OF harnessing it to
provide electricity for the city.
Water is provided BY wells and
an aqueduct from the Entotto
hills, but Is not piped to the hous-
es- A bath is a great luxury.
Garbage collection has just start
ed.
Despite these still primitive con-
ditiOns. social life IN the capital
is fairly gay
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01


- yea read lbs. conferences
ars ksnx has = Iendon uhirh.
tseakA ihee aill asl make head
IIeea sase ia seenomic periodicals.
mas vitality affect Horld industry.
FHsHH thee ctnfefences may
n'a4A lte esentaai suecess o. fail
SIRE - ere 81 ne nsost f4r-reach-
ne 1ad Iarertaul innovation Of
lhe Ne1Hf & dissatisfaction: The
Ieea aea1 Aafff. conceived and
afmia iI4fed 81 re man who Is
f.ls4 II fank ~ TIE Cabinet and IS
as fHM ateefd na to most COM
n n1sttfs. Is abs T. and public e.
fesm 1<Ielsfr g. State HUI
ne maaaxlns Life recently
mA III > earlien . e brtsf pic
fofNI tsiefF 81 the Secretary
and M Department, scordeil
ilnH heiie rs Is foreign trade-as
nneh IS posIAle eith IS few re-
sil eI1eas IS possible. his tools
are feelataesl tfads agreements.
Theofefaailf. . reciproeal trade
anfeement IS relatively simple
ihHe TEE 81 mefe nations get
Together. dNeusa their desires in
~ nattef - imports and exports.
NaElan a. fer example. Is a ma
fof predueer Of heavy machinery
fas which i wishes a foreign out
~ Natien B's leading asset +
dairy produes. 81 which there Is
nn lnierual Surplus So a deal IS
reeehed whereby Nation A re-
aaees o. eltninaies its tariffs on
fafm pr9lneo. ana Naiion B does
the ssme tang fos heavy maehin-
efY. Manufa1ture booms IN Ma
alon A. ana afrieuiture prOspers
- Nation y. due 10 the new for
eiRn consumption.
= practise, 81 course. reeiprO-
cal tariffs are extremely difficult
dsenusents % frame. Conflicting
Interests must be appeased, sec
tienal iealeusies smoothed over,
neAteai pFotisns solved. The
iob calls fof the uimost IN dogged-
ness. perseverance, and patience
aaalities pesssed in large meas
nfs. along wiih the equalls vital
anaI1F ~ 4 barning sincerity. by
Secretary Hun
- far. reeirFocal treaties have
teen made vita IS countries, Of
whifh considerable number are
Neulh Amffican republicS. One inn
poTtani treaty Is that reached with
frante. uhieh has resulted in an
eEsaFne n trade between the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
ADMINISTRATIVE
NOW QUALIFIED
JULIA DANES TO ADMINS
TER ESTATE OF STE
PHEN DANES

Probate Judge Raymond Lord
has passed on the qualifications
o. Julia Danes. who was named
As administrative Of the estate Of
the late Stephen Danes. Of Mon
roe county, and she has been Of
ficially named. to administer the
estate.
The VIII Of the deceased. Ste
phen Danes. was filed for pro-
bate with Judge Lord several
weeks ago, and the notice to cred
itors IS being published today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
TAKES car NUMBER

QUINCY. Mass.-As be Eatrhei
an automobile speed away aster
striking Miehael Flaherty. r fei-
.ow worker. John Cullnana. 81
this citg, wrote the license num-
Der in Z nearby PIKE o. dirt. re-
sulting in the arrest OF the driver.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01

and problems IN BAH sites 10 -
so'ved, bit snaay other prob.ea
considered ;Inpossible Q. s3.at en-
have beer clucidated By carefsl
scientific tsougft, and h. q d.
tsimined 20 solve the protiem o.
save his very .leaT friend frcla fhs
hum.liat'Oa caased b. ne raa b.
ing held straight and tAe eonze-
quent broken lrekle. srl q lost
catch.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
Recreation Activities
BeginAtBayviieWPark

Mrs. sybn Dexter has been as
signed to this phase of recreation
and with her assistants viii be
at the park daily except Sunday
between the hours Of 9 TO u a. m.
and IN the afternoon from 3 to
CONTINUED Oh Page Four
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
TREES

Twenty million trees will be
planted this year IN National and
State parks by the CCC under
supervision Of the National Park
Service. An effort viii be made
to i.sforest areas where fire, dis
ease or other causes have left
scars.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
MASONIC NOTICE

All Masons of oath Masonic Dis
trict and visiting MasOns are
urged to be present at a District
Meeting at Scottish Rite Hall on
Wednesday evening, June 2 Wor-
shipfal Brother Russ Williams,
Grand Orator of the Most Wor-
shipfal Grand Lodge, win be pres
ent and address the brethren. Dis
triet meeting win Immediately
follow meeting Of Dade Lodge.
T. o. WEIGH,
june1-1t D. D. G. II.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01

Steamship Alamo. Of the Clyde
Mallory Lines. arrived in port izzi
night at 1880 o'e.0ek. coming
from New York, and saiisd 1880
O'Clock this morning for Tampa-
The vessel had on q far can
signment Of freight Tor this part
with several buoys o. the larEer
type consigned to the Iisnfhsase
department bureau.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
AUGUST. MAYBEl

Congress, it seems, will hardly
adjourn Lefore August and pessi-
mists are afraid it viii he Septem-
Der when they consider that ac-
ton IS desired on relief, wages
and hours, government reorgani-
zatiOn and agricultural problems.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
CRUISER ALARM
COMES To PORT

One Of the latest arrivals in
the Fey West Yacht Basin and
the only one during the past sew
eral days was reported this morn
ing ~ Captain Charles Archer,
doekmaster in charge.
The Cabin Cruiser Alarm OF
Palm Beach, owned BY G. l.
Kingsland. with Captain T. L.
Gray N command. was the arrival
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
NONE Hurt

DU.ing recent aerisl maneu-
vers not one of the 1925 men who
participated were injured and
enlv four shiDs were lost. accord
ing to Mai. Gen. Frank II. An
dreus, commander Of the General
Headquarters Air Force.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-06-01
FROM THE THROAT

A new type mierophones used
By army aviators at a high level,
IS attached to the throat. The
operators voice Is picked up just
as well as It would be from the
mouth