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The Washington times., 1938-06-17

tlrlng weapon.
The concentrated firepower o.
such an army, equipped with {
highly secret new light shoulder
gun, will be the deadliest the
world has ever known.
WEIGHS NINE POUNDS
Army ordnance experts, it was
disclosed to International News
Service today, have perfected 6
semi-automatic rifle weighing only
nine pounds which is expected
completely to outmode the famous
Springfield rifle with which the
doughboy fought the World War
Rigid tests are now being car.
ried out with the first of the semi
automatic weapons, and the re
suits thus far have been so sue.
cessful that the Army is planning
as speedily as possible, to squip
every soldier with the gun.
The weapon, it was stated on
high authority, makes the rifle OF
every army in the world as
obsolete as the long bow.
PRODUCTION SPEEDED
Assistant Secretary Of Wal
Louis johnson described the gun
as making the American dough
boy the equal of any five other
soldiers equipped with rifles"
Under a Speed-up production
scale, the Army will receive 5000
Of these new Semi-automatic shoul.
der guns this year, bringing the
total to $500. An additional 2,
500 will be purchased under the
1899 appropriation.
With the 10000 shoulder ma.
chine guns" the Army will equip
a "Streamlined" infantry regiment
and carry out exhaustive tests un-
der war conditions.
FIRES REGULAR BULLETS
This revolutionary weapon is in
no sense a Submacnine gun of the
Thompson type, which, firing pis-
tol bullets, is effective only at
short range. The new semiauto-
matte shoots the regulation 80.
caliber bullet of the present in
fantry rifle and will produce the
same Split-hair accuracy and long.
range effectiveness which made
the Springfield the finest infantry
rifle in the world. At the same
time, it can be fired with great
rapidity.
1t is an adaptation of the
Springfield, but radically different
in appearance. Like the Colt auto
matte pistol, it fires with the pres.
sure Of the finger on the trigger,
and as rapidly as the trigger is
pulled, without the necessity of
manipulating q bolt.
The entire mechanism of reload
ing and cooking the piece is op.
Grated by gas from the exploding
cartridges. All the doughboy has
to do is to sight the weapon and
keep pulling the trigger. Large
ammunition clips are inserted un.
der the chamber.
The Washington times., 1938-06-17
New, Fast Gun
To Be Supplied
Every Soldier
Shou1der-type Machine Weapon Said to Be
DeadIiest World Has Ever Known
Rv ROBERT G. NIXON

(Copyrgh Servce)
The American Army is preparing if war comes again. to
throw an army the field in which every doughboy will
be a machne-gunner equipped with his light, quick
The Washington times., 1938-06-17

pretty girl Che joe louis
boys Always look at when she
comes IN on paydays said it is
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01
AMERICAN STOCK DECLINING?

Present reproductive trends in the
United States point to possible decline in
the intelligence of the American people.
amounting to approximately two or three
per cent, according to DIR. Norman f.
Hines, Professor of Sociology at Colgate
University
DR.. Hines points out that the wrong
family stocks are now doing most of the
reproducing" One-half of the next gen
GRAFTON, he says. is being produced by
one-third of the population, and this is the
poorer, socially disadvantaged part which
is unable to give its children adequate adj
vantages for education and cultural adj
vance.
So far as we are aware. there is no
dispute as to which part of our population
is doing the reproducing for the nation.
There is considerable discussion over the
proper steps to be taken to meet the con-
dition which in the long run, threatens a
dire effect upon our democracy
There are those who contend that the
proper thing TO do is TO see that there is
widespread knowledge of birth control
among all peoples. The argument is that
such instruction viii reverse the present
trend. On the other hand, there are those
who insist that the so-called most fortunate
classes should undertake to equalize the
situation by doing more reproducing them
selves This basic idea may be all right.
but, just now. il seems not to be taking so
well with the so-called fortunate classes.
There seems to be another way to
meet the social threat. This involves
continuous effort to provide equal educa-
tional and cultural advantages for all ele.
mentS of our population. In time, this win
tend t. lift the average Of the so-called un-
fortunate groups through the gradual pro-
cess Of improving their children.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01
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I AW FOR THE LADIEC
ETHEL ERNEST MURRELL
oeeaaee eae eessoeee

If you are a married woman
and you run your automobile
through someone's plate glass
window, in order to sue you for
the damages, they will have to
join your husband as a code
PENDANT. But as the law stands
now, you land not he) will have
to answer with your own prop
erty if the case is brought in
equity. Courts of Equity, you
know, were founded because it
was generally felt that certain
matters, if decided entirely by the
letter of the law, were apt to
work injustice, and so the Court
of Equity tries to adjust matters
according to the rights of those
involved, rather than by the
strict wording of the law.
And it is in a Court of Equity
that women can be made to an
swer for contracts on her sep
arate property, to pay damages
from her separate property, and
in various ways be dragged from
behind the so-called protection of
"coveture".
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01
} Observation-Disclosures
PEOPLES FORUM
REGARDING FRESH WATER

REGARDING FRESH WATER
Editor, The Citizen:
In regards to the article in The
Citizen of Friday, May 81, con-
corning fresh water.
1t is very interesting to learn
that water will cost Key West
residents four cents per hundred
gallons, which should average
$1,000 to $1,000 per family per
year. AT that cost, we would get
water for about what the average
family in Miami pays. But, if
private capital is to be used to
install this water supply as men
toned by our water commission,
here is something vital to look in
to and that is this: We all know
that the pipe line is to cost about
/ 50. 500, 100000. Now the average
reader of our paper has never
considered that such an invest
ment will have to be guaranteed
revenue that will pay interest
on $2,500,00000 at least of two
percent per year which would be
$5000000. This is for interest
alone. How about maintenance
and the retirement of the loan?
What source of revenue will be
used to provide all this? Is it one
more case where the tax payer
gets an unpleasant surprise?
EDWARD KOEHN.
Key West, Fla,
May 30. 1888.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01
TRUE TO THEIR TRADITIONS

Men who follow the sea for living
are a rough and hearty breed. They ac-
cept life as it unfolds before them and
carry on as best they can in the face of
ment. They make few complaints and Of
fer no apologies An outsider listening to
their discussions might feel they were out
of sympathy with one another-but let
disaster or death threaten one of their
number and they become a solid unit of
unselfishness and helpfulness.
Such was the case last week when a
dinghy from the sponging boat of Richard
Shelton, veteran Key West sponger, was
found floating, eloquently empty, near
Archer's Key Shelton against the advice
of relatives and friends had gone on lone
spong.ng trip in direction opposite from
that followed by the majority of the spong-
ers now operating in Florida bay.
Discovery of the empty dinghy when
announced along the waterfront saw an
immediate gathering of the charter boat
fishermen whose seasonal lack of business
held them at the docks. A fleet of char
ter boats put out at once for Archer's key
and the surrounding waters. This lead to
the discovery of Skeletons sailboat, also
unoccupied. Unable to search the nearby
shallow waters in their vessels, the fisher
men put back into Key West. and picked
up dinghies to carry on the unselfish work
Although convinced in their own minds
that the aged sponger had drowned, the
fishermen carried on the search hour after
hour, day after day. 1t was not their
fault they found no trace of Shelton or his
body. They did the best they could, with
out thought of compensation or any other
selfish consideration. A man was missing
and they went out to look for him.
From that incident minister of the
Gospel might preach beautiful sermon
1t would be easy to point to the moral to
the true spirit of Christianity displayed by
fishermen would scott at such an idea.
They do not like to be praised for what to
them is simple act of duty.
why, Mr.. Shelton was missing and
we thought there might be chance he
was alone on key without food or water;
so we went out to see if we could find him,
that's all, one of the fishermen declared
when such point was raised. "Anybodyd
do that, so why get excited about little
thing like that?''
All we've got to add to that is: If
everybody in Key West showed the same
spirit this would be a mighty fine com
munity in which to live-and we have an
idea that in pinch they would rise and
meet any common emergency in much the
same fashion.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

1'oday's Horoscope

Today's degree promises kind,
sympathetic nature Teday's ma
tive will gain a knowledge of the
arts and sciences; will be thor
ough and will make himself un-
derstoed. The disposition will
generally be benevolent and gen.
tie, with a desire to help and con-
sole the sick and the needy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01
The eMayor Of Hella has /

The Mayor of He'll" has been visiting
New York City. He is Lorentx Steavig
and he IS mayor of Hell. Finland, which
helies It's name. for it is cool. pleasant re-
sort in the summer time and bitterly cold
in winter. In fact, Mayor Stenvig de-
clafes Hell freezes over" quite frequently.
The tewn has I,165 population, is law
abiding community with two churches. not
even having jail nor fire department.
Mayer Stenvig advises al who wish 70
spend a pleasant summer vacation . s.
to He'll
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

One patient, beneficiary of the
veterons bureau, has arrived at
the Marine hospital and two
others are on the way. The first
came from Miami and the others
from South Florida. The beds
have been allotted to the veterans
and NJ. Bryson, regional director
at Jacksonville, informs the local
chamber of commerce that in
future all patients from South
Florida.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01
TODAY'S COMMON
ERROR
Duty is pronounced diu'-
tY: not doo'-tY.
sasess SO se..e.esse,
Il E S T Y O u r
KN OW L E ID G E
Can you answer seven of these
test questions? Turn 10
Page for the answers

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/. What is pulmotor?
2. Name the three largest fresh
water lakes in the world.
3. What is the name for the
science of the study ofesea
shells?
4. Are passports required when
flying to foreign countries?
5. What is the political affilia-
ton of Senator William H.
King of Utah?
6. In American history, who
were called Tories?
Z. How many quarts are in one
bushel (dry measure)?
8. Name the capital of Portu-
guese India.
8. What is the minimum age for
the office of President of
the u. S.?
10. Has there ever been no-hit-
no-run game pitched in
World Series baseball?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Program of Memorial Day
which was arranged for the occa-
sion by the American Legion and
Spanish American War Veterans.
The parade was greeted by a
heavy rain as they were leaving
the Harris school and the exer-
cises were not held.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

The Uncle Sam of two and three gem
erations ago was the tall lanterned-iawed
man; but today he closely approaches the
square-faced. stocky business man type of
Mr.. Babbitt-more like his cousin. we'll
fed and beefy. John Bull.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Plutarch in his Life of Caius Marius''
says Extraordinary rains pretty generally
fall after great battles Still true today.
Last week we had great battle in Key
West and heavy rains followed
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Key West win furnish turtle
soup at a banquet of more than
$50 covers in Asheville, N. c. at
an early date. The occasion will
&c the anniversary convention of
the Southern Commercial Secre-
taries Association, at which a
dinner viii be served with only
southern dishes and southern
products on the menu. AT the
annual meeting of the Florida
Association at Ocala, it was de-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Editorial comment: Arrange
ments now being completed to
make voting easier in the Third
and Fifth precincts deserve the
commentator of every voter as
well as every person who wishes
to see the right of suffrage used
as generally as possible.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

cided that Tampa would furnish
the cigars for the Asheville meet
ing; Ocala will furnish the celery;
Orlando, oranges, and Key West,
turtle soup.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Some people show their egotism b.
the large life insurance policies they carry
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Hitler did not have to put up much of
a ''kampf' to annex Austria; it yielded so
readily. But Czechoslovakia seems de-
termined to put up "kampf" of its own.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01
Today's Birthdays
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Frederic Clay Bartlett of Chi
cago, noted artist, born there. 65
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Times of Cuba says that God and not
Edison made the first talking machine,
but qualities the statement that Edison
made the first one that could be shut off.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Arthur Pound of New York, au-
thor-historian of industry. born at
Pontiac, Mich, 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

You certainly can't blame the unrest
that is rampant all over the world on the
moon; perhaps it's the sun.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Too many consider the convenient
rather than the right
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

In the governmental planning of the
more abundant life, we are getting less
of it we would be hetter off if left alone
to our own resources.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

|. Water and Sewerage.
2 Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
g. Hotels and Apartments.
A. Bathing Pavilion.
s. Airports-Land and Sea.
G. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

A dispatch tells of a man who died
without the aid of DOCTOR Fortunately,
few have to shuttle off without professional
assistance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

The more we know of men who follow
cases their character is worth emulating.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

If Mexico develops a real revolt the
French position in regards to Spain.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

In st. Louis an escaped lunatic was
found playing in jazz orchestra. There
may be others.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

You can gain time by reflection, and
lose time by hurry.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

DR.. Charles B. Davenport of
Cold Spring Harbor. New York,
famed biologist. born at Siam
ford. Conn, 70 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Pictures and stories of Key
West and the Florida Keys will
soon be broadcast to every por-
ton of the globe by the Inter
national News Service, one of the
largest companies of its kind in
the world. r. Amos Wright, rep
resenting this service, has been
in Key West for some time and
has taken several hundred pic
lures.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

The only political rally to be
held in Key West so far during
the present campaign will be held
tonight at Bayview Park at 7:45
o'clock. Sidney J. Cats, candi-
date for governor, and Ruth
Bryan Owen, candidate for con-
gress, will be the speakers. Mrs.
Owen will be introduced by DR.
William r. Warren and ex-Gover-
nor Cats, by ]. Lancelot Lester.
The festivities will begin at 7:30
o'clock when the Key West band
will begin playing for the hun
dreds who are expected to be
present by that time The first
speaker will be introduced
promptly at TAO.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

John Maserfield, Britain's poet
laureate, born 63 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Frank Morgan, actor, born as
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just 10 Year.
Ago Today AS Taken From
The Files of The Citizen

The largest crowd in history to
attend an affair of its kind here
was present at the annual class
day exercises given last night in
the Hi School sAuditoriulp by the
senior class. Long before the ex-
ercises were to begin the audi
ence had well filled the audi
forum and by the time the pro-
cession started the windows were
filled and people packed in the
doors many deep. The exercises,
school authorities say, were
among the best in the history of
the school. A uniform dress was
adopted, the boys in white flan-
nels and blue coats and the girls
in white dresses. Neil Knowles
gave the class history. He adj
vised all freshmen to work hard
the first year, saying the re-
mainder of their school career
would be easy. The class prop
hecy was announced by Miss
Nellie Louise Russell and the
last will and testament" was
read by Miss Dorothy Archer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Absentee ballots voted today
include tickets of eight men,
among them the crew of one of
the county ferries who cannot
come to town Tuesday. County
Judge Hugh Gum motored to No
Name Key to receive the ballots
upon arrival of the ferry at noon
today. Crews of the other two
ferries will have time to visit the
polls. The number of absentees'
noon today with indications that
votes has passed the 10 mark at
the total will reach 125 by the
time the privilege ceases at sun
down tomorrow.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

Dan Moody of Austin, Tex,
lawyer, onetime governor, born
there, As years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-01

DR.. Frank H. Lahey of Boston,
noted surgeon, born at Haverhill.
Mass, SO years ago.
The Washington times., 1938-07-21
SEA ISLE CITY
IN BUSY SEASON

SEA ISLE CITY, N. j.. July 81
With this breeze-swept ocean re-
sort busting in the midst OF one
of it's busiest seasons, the city
fathers today planned still further
improvements for the benefit OF
visitors.
Word has been received that a
WPA grant of nearly $4,000 has
been approved for further repairs
to the boardwalk, from And to
S0th streets. Nearly that much
again was expended on the walk
this spring
The city has just awarded a
contract for a $4,000 paving JOB
in which seven side streets will be
hard-Surfaced, first step in an
elaborate road building program,
Fifteen new streets are under con-
struction in the north end OF the
island. site this year OF more than
q dozen new houses.
The Women's Civic Club, Oldest
along the New Jersey coast, with
church and service club auXllla-
ries, are sponsoring a Well-t1lled
weekly program of social events.
Cafes are playing host to record
crowds.
The Washington times., 1938-07-21

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, July
20.-Quite apart from its reputa-
ton as the most popular seaside
resort in the midsouth, Virginia
Beach annually is attracting more
visitors from out-of-State cities
because of it's proximity to the
Observation-Disclosures historic
shrines of eastern Virginia and
North Carolina. Tourists who
would combine the delights of
carefree vacationing with sight
seeing trips through the land
where Colonial history was made
find the Beach a most satisfactory
headquarters during the summer
and fall months.
Within a stones throw Of Cape
Henry, where Capt. John Smith
and his hardy band of colonists
landed before moving on to the
more permanent settlement at
Jamestown Island, Virginia Beach
also is close to not less than a
dozen local shrineS of Importance,
including Witch Duck, where
where Grace Sherwood, first and
only witch to be tried in the en-
tire South, was sentenced to the
ordeal by water.
Old Donation and Eastern Shore
Chapel are nearby, as is the Adam
Thoroughbred House, believed to
be the oldest house built by an
EngliShman still standing in
America.
Wide concrete highways stretch
from the beach to the Colonial Ma
tional Historical Park, permitting
the tourist to follow the main
stream Of colonial development
from the beginning cat Cape
The Washington times., 1938-07-21
State offers
Cabins in
Woods

HARRISBURG, July 21.-Have
you ever longed for a cabin in the
cool Pennsylvania mountains to
escape from summers heat?
You don't need a large outlay
of funds to make that dream come
true, Roy E. Brownmiller, chair
man of the Pennsylvania State
Publicity Commission pointed out
today. For nominal sum, you
can rent a cabin in any Of the
State forests, the parks of recrea'
tional areas maintained by the
Commonwealth.
Applications for reservation, to,
gether with full information about
renting regulations, may be OBJ
tanned from the Bureau of Parks,
Department of Forests and Waters
Harrisburg, Pa.
Cabins are available for rent In
these areas: Cook Forest in Clarion
county; Black Moshannon Park,
Centre county. S. B. Elliott Park,
Clearfield county: Clear Creek,
jefferson county; Linn Run, West
moreland county; KooSer Lake,
II i tel
Ivan county; Promised Land Lake,
Pike county; Cowans Gap, Fulton
county; Pine Grove Furnace, Cum
berland county, and Ralph Slower
in Bucks county.
No cabin may be reserved for
less than a week, nor for more
than two weeks. A deposit of SIS
must be made for advance reSer-
walton.
The Washington times., 1938-07-21

READ THE SUNDAY WASHING
TON HERALD'S EDUCATIONAL
AMERICAN WEEKLEY MAGAZINE
The Washington times., 1938-07-21

burg, restored to its early beauty,
where the Virginia Bill Of Rights
the flaming brand which began
the Revolution-was drafted; and
on to Yorktown, where CORVALLIS
surrendered to George washing
ton. This entire area may be COW
cred in less than a days trip from
this resort.
The Washington times., 1938-07-21
Policeman Hurt
In Auto Accident

ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 81.
A Washington policeman, Private
P. o. Mangum, IS, of the Seventh
precinct, was being treated today
at the Alexandria Hospital for
arm and shoulder injuries sus-
tanned in an automobile accident
near Gum Springs, five miles
south of here, last night.
The Washington times., 1938-07-21

Ocean front. Modern. Excellent meals. Cool
and hOmeilke. Comfort at low cost. Special
family rates. @. n. TimmOns, Phone IS.
The Washington times., 1938-07-21

Any city's broadway" GarrettO,
the brilliant Italian artist, noted for
t ms extraordinary r,tS caEicatTreS and car
lively thOrOughfare which IL the theatre
cal or the amusement part Of any city.
A page sketch reproduced In full color
N Ims american weekly. the maEaSinHe
The Washington times., 1938-07-21
Proximity of Virginia Beach
TOShrineS Attracts Tourists

Henry, to jamestown, where
the story of Pocahontas and the
beginning of the colony evoke cen.
siderable interest; to Williams
The Washington times., 1938-07-21

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES