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Evening star., 1939-03-30
Voice Pitch Indicator
To Be Demonstrated

A demonstration of the new Coyne
voice pitch indicator will be given
by the Washington Society for the
Hard of Hearing at its head
quarters, 1ll6 Vermont avenue NV,
tomorrow at 8 pm.
E. A. Coyne of Capetown, South
Africa, inventor of the instrument
will explain the indicator to men,
bers. The demonstration has been
arranged by Miss Josephine Timber
lake.
Evening star., 1939-03-30
I.C.C. Control SOUGHT
Over Rates Of All
Forms Of Transit
Wheeler and Trumon
Will Give Bill to
Senate Today
BY the Associated Press.

by tne Associated fIeSS.
Chairman Wheeler Of the Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee and
Senator Truman, Democrat, of Mis-
souri,, member. proposed today
that the Interstate Commerce Com
mission be given power to make
rates for all forms of transportation
under uniform rule.
The two Senators made public
the draft of bill which they will
introduce during the day as part of
their long-range program for rail-
road rehabilitation. Senator Wheeler
discussed the measure with President
Roosevelt yesterday and we'll
informed persons said he had re-
ceived assurances of administration
support.
The two Senators already have
introduced some railroad legislation,
including a measure to speed up
financial reorganizations, and they
said additional proposals would be
offered later. They may begin
hearings on the program next week.
Similar to Lea Bill.
The proposal made public today
Is similar to one introduced by
Chairman Lea Of the House Inter-
state Commerce Committee, but 1t
would not go as far in carrying out
recommendations of Mr.. Roosevelt's
joint committee of railroad manage
ment and labor.
1t would create no new agency
and would not reorganize the In
terstate Commerce Commissions
physical set-up. It would retain
the present rate-making rule used
for railroads, instead of modifying
it as requested by rail represent
atlves, and would extend it to all
common carriers.
Although revising many sections
OF the present Interstate Commerce
Act, the measure would retain the
controversial long and short haul
clause" to which the railroads have
objected. This clause forbids
lower rate for a long haul than for
shorter haul over the same route
and in the same direction.
I'm SO far as we felt it compatible
with the public interest, we have
adopted the legislative recon-
mendations of President Roosevelts
committee" Senator'S Wheeler and
Truman said in statement.
Opposition Expected.
Undoubtedly. there will be oppo-
sition to this bill from special in
terests, particularly those who favor
the regulation of carriers in so far
as it does not regulate the form of
transportation in which they are
engaged
Under the bill. the 7. C. C. would
have jurisdiction over transporta-
ton by railroads, by water, by mo-
tor vehicles, by express, by pipeline,
by sleeping car companies, and. for
rate-making purposes Only, over
transportation by air.
The I. C. C. would be directed to
investigate these questions of trans
portation service and cost:
l. Relative economy and fitness of
the respective forms of transporta-
ton to determine the service for
which each is especially fitted 50
as to lessen "wasteful and destruc-
tive competition"
2. The whole subject of govern
Evening star., 1939-03-30

mental aid or subsidy to rail, motor
or water carriers.
The previous responsibility of the
I. c. C. to work out a program of
railroad consultations would be
eliminated, leaving the initiative for
consolidation and coordination ef-
forts to the carriers themselves, their
proposals to be subject to I. c. C.
approval.
Evening star., 1939-03-30

munity council Of Antioch College,
Yellow Springs. Ohio, 1t was en-.
nounced here yesterday.
Evening star., 1939-03-30

Common sense, not legal rights,
means traffic safety.
Evening star., 1939-03-30
D. G. Student Honored

Bruce Fessenden, Of 3150 Con.
necticut avenue NV, is one of
three students chosen from a class
Of 230 as candidates for the COM
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
GOLD FOR NATIONAL ENDS

Some weeks ago it was reported That
Germany was about to make loan of $5,-
900, 900 to Haiti, contingent upon the
granting of certain favors which would
have been advantageous to Germany.
At this point, the Export-Import Bank
stepped in repeatedly at the private sug-
gestion of the State Department, and made
the loan. This means that an American
engineering firm will spend that much
money in the development Of Haiti. The
idea, it seems, is to give employment to the
Haitians and, at the same time, strengthen
the ties with this country.
The use of gold to secure economic ad-
vantages in the nations and thus pave the
way for stronger political association is
nothing new. In Europe, Great Britain
and France are making loans to combat
German progress in the Southeastern part
of that continent. Loans already made to
Turkey and Bulgaria are to be followed,
it is reported, by similar favors to Rn-
mania, Yugoslavia and probably Czech
oslovakia.
The idea of these loans is to prevent
the countries from becoming economic
pawns of other powers. Every statesmen
knows that international policy often de-
ponds upon the economic circumstances OF
a country If the Balkan States have to
look to Germany or Italy for their economic
prosperity, it is safe to assume that they
will follow their political leadership.
1t might be good idea for the United
States to use some of it's vast gold hoard to
assist in the economic development of
South America. This would undoubtedly
strengthen our position in this hemisphere
and lead to closer coordination of inter-
national policies. Not only would the
loans assist the countries that borrow, but
the trade relations thus begun would de-
velop and mean much to the export trade
of the United States.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
THE RELIEF SYSTEM

Apparently the conservative Demo-
Gratis and the Republicans in Congress are
convinced that the existing system for re-
lief should not be continued indefinitely.
What to do about it is a different matter.
But better relief system is the big politi-
cal row that is growing between the White
House and Congress, as the second term
of the President begins to count the
months.
Every part of the country is pouring
complaints into Washington, particularly
about costs of administering relief. The
conclusion seems to be plain that nothing
short of revision of the entire system will
be fought for.
That is why Congress refused to meet
the Presidents wishes and cut SO million
dollars off the supplementary relief bill.
The whole subject will be studied
during the next few months in investiga-
lions by Congress. In these Investigations
the New Deal and the President have poll
tical advantages over those who want
changes That is because the changes can
not be secured unless some system of State
and Local control, or reform in the Fed
eral system is backed by the people of the
country.
It is tremendous undertaking to de-
velop new public sentiment in support of
new, or revised system. And it is likely
that the controversy will run through the
next Presidential election, when it may be
fought to conclusion between the Demo
cratic and Republican parties.
So, citizens should be patient, and do
their part towards the poor and needy.
The best way is to help find jobs for 10
million people who have been unable to
support themselves during recent years.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

beautiful lather over the activities
of foreign dictators.
While we agree among our
selves that we have the best
government on earth and take
pride in the fact that we are
Americans. we have little know
ledge of that government and i'm
dividually take little interest in
it's operations.
At this moment the Congress
of the United States in Washing
ton and the Legislature of Florida
in Tallahassee are assembled to
ponder over and attempt to
solve countless questions affect
ing the welfare, not only of the
state and nation, but of each in
dividual citizen. What they do
and say is of much concern to you
and me at the present moment
than are words or actions of some
foreign dictator.
We can best serve ourselves
and our country by familiarizing
ourselves with our own problems:
becoming informed as to the
thoughts. activities and actions of
our own leaders; helping them,
encouraging them and showing
an understanding and sympathe-
tic interest in affairs affecting our
daily lives.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
BUYING BEAUTY

While we cannot vouch for the figures,
we read that the beauty business" is the
nations sixth largest industry and that
American women, in their desire to i'm
prove on nature, spend over $4,000 a
day in beauty shops and on cosmetics
There is no disputing the magnitude
of the business that has developed all over
the nation as women have become con-
scious of what art can do to improve what
nature has done. They flock to the beauty
shops when they haven't time for other
things.
1t may be money well spent, at that.
We have seen some amazing transforms
tions result from the work of skilled hands
upon plain faces. Even the woman, who
is naturally "good-looking," finds her
beauty enhanced by the restrained use Of
whatever the stuff may be that produces
the results.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
SUGAR LOAF CLUB
REFUSED LICENSE

Continued from Page One)
data in connection with the ac-
tivity in connection with the
housing and slurn clearance pro-
gram for Key West. He asked
that there be appropriated for
the necessary work in connection
with the preparation of the
papers and survey the sum of
81 ZOO by the county as he was
sure that the same amount could
be secured from the city.
AS Mr.. Dion said that the
whole sum was not absolutely
necessary at one time would be
acceptable in small amounts, the
commissioners decided to take
the matter under consideration
and give their decision at a
future meeting.
Commissioner Curry brought to
the attention Of the board the
fact that the jewellers at Mate
cunnbe had recently completed a
place Of worship on that Key and
the cost had been liquidated ex-
cept $55 for seats, he asked that
that sum be given the people of
the community.
After some discussion, it was
decided that the required sum
could be donated for the, cause
and Clerk Sawyer was instructed
to draw a check for the amount
and forward it to Preston Pinder
at Matecumbe. =. ,,
Mr.. Curry called attention to a
bill contracted with a dealer on
the Florida Keys by Road, Patrol
man Rex Mcleod, which is be-
yond the amount of $25 allowed
and it was decided that Mcleod
will be instructed to pay the diff
ference.
. The commissioner also said that
Mcleod has been conducting the
office of patrolman in, manner
which brought no credit on the
county nor himself, and he would
bear investigating. Mr.. Curry
was instructed to have Mcleod
present at the next meeting of
the. board in order that matters
could be Strengthened out.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Haptsaihss Here just Ten Years Ago Today A. Taken
From The Fiiss OF The ciiixea

The eyes of all America and
numerous foreign nations will be
focused on Key West when the
trial of the celebrated case of u.
S. Congressman M. Alfred Mich
aelson, of Chicago, is heard in
United States court. He is charg-
ed with violating the national
prohibition laws. The govern
ment is said to be ready to pro-
coed with the case, and press dis
patches indicate that the con-
gresham will leave Washington
in time to be in Key West for the
opening of the case on Monday.
Judge HalSted Ritter, who will
preside at the hearing, has or
dered reservations for himself
and Mrs. Ritter at La Concha
hotel and they are due to arrive
tomorrow. Edwin r. Williams,
clerk of court; George W.. Pitch
ford, deputy clerk, and Mrs.
Cleveland, disbursing officer for
the court, are also due to arrive
tomorrow morning. N. ]. Morri-
son, special assistant to the at
torney general, will assist At
torney Hughes, acting district at
torney in prosecuting the case.
H. H. Taylor, of Miami, will be
the attorney for Congressman
Michaelson.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
NOTICE. OF INTENTION TO MAKE
APPLICATION FOR FINAL
DISCHARGE

probate Law 1881
IN THE COURT OF THE COUNTY
JUDGE. MONROE COUNTY.
STATE OF FLORIDA. IN PRO-
BATE.
In re the Estate of
WILLIAM Fl. FELTON,,
Deceased.
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that |,
Geneva Hansen, have filed my
final report as Administrators OF
the estate of William II. FELTON,,
deceased; that i have filed a petit
ton for final discharge. and that |
will apply to the Honorable Ray
mond r. Lord, County Judge Of
Monroe County. Florida, on the
18th day OF June, 1889. for approval
oil same and for final discharge as
Administrators of the estate of
William n. FELTON,, deceased, on
this 3rd day Of May. 1899.
(Sd.) GENEVA HANSEN,
of the estate Of
William II. FELTON,, deceased.
may4-11-1S-25,l9 1899
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

IN THE COURT OF THE COUN-
Try JUDGE. MONROE COUNTY.
STATE OF FLORIDA. IN PRO-
BATE.
In re the Estate of
YULEE VIOLA ATWELI,
Deceased.
FINAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned will, on the 10th day
of June, A. ID. 1881, present to the
Honorable County Judge of Mon
roe County, Florida, his final re-
turn, account and vouchers as ex-
ecutor Of the Estate of Yulee Viola
Atwell, and at the said time, Their
and there, make application to the
said Judge for final settlement of
his administration of said estate
and for an order discharging him
as such executor.
Dated this the 5th day of April,
A. ID. 1889.
(Sd.) THADDEUS +. ATW ELL,
AS Executor of the Estate of Yulee
Viola Atwell, Deceased.
(Sd) ALLAN b. CLEARE, JR.,
Attorney for Executor.
apr6-132O-27; may4-11-1S-25; june
1888
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
Charity begins at home. Eleven

Charity begins at home. Eleven mil,
hons out of work; billions for relief; many,
many thousands of our own native chill
dfen growing up, leaving schools and col
leges, with little prospect of finding their
inches in field, factory or profession. Be
sides we have hordes of aliens here al
ready, unassi1nilated, un-amalgamated. The
Melting Pot'' is over-full and overflow
ing. In the present circumstances of our
depressed country there is room for no
more.-Jacksonville Tribune. The above
is in reference to the European effort be-
ing made to have America absorb 10000
of the destitute children from Germany.
We have enough destitute children in Am
erica. why import those of other coun-
tries?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
TOO
LATE
TO
CLASSIFY
BY RUSSELL KAY
FLORIDA News Service)

Not long ago was asked to
take the part of DR.. Quiz in one
of these popular question and an
swer programs. Furthermore. I
was allowed to select my own
questions.
Contestants ranged from To-
year-old high school students up
to mature men and women. -- In
the group were two housewives,
a salesman, a farmer, doctor, a
railroad man, a school teacher
and a groceryman.
1t was what might be termed
an average group, of average in
telligence-all citizens of Florida
who should possess good gen.
eral knowledge of their state.
Staying away from trick"
questions, began my quiries by
asking contestants to name a ia
nous Spring in Marion County; a
Florida community noted for the
production of celery; another for
the production of spongeS-and a
number of similar questions deal
ing with geographical locations
and resources of the state.
The celery query stopped one
contestant, the sponge query an
other. The high school student
was correct with the answer "Sil-
yer Springs" but hesitated when
I asked if she were sure it was
located in Marion county.
Turning to state officials, I had
no trouble in getting a quick an
swer to the query, who is gov
ernor of Florida?" but three went
down when it came to naming
the Secretary of State. The gro
ceryman knew Jim Lee, but 1
could tell by the puzzled looks on
the faces of the housewives that
they would have experienced diff
ficulty in naming the State
Comptroller. The farmer named
Nathan Mayo as Commissioner of
Agriculture but he had no idea
in the world who's the attorney
General might. be. A housewife,
bearning and confident, named
the late Cary d. Lands.
The question, How much gas
tax does a Florida motorist pay
on each gallon of gas2", brought a
variety of answers. Asked, who
appoints members of the Legisla-
ture?" one contestant promptly
answered, 'The governor. Three
persons. confusing Federal and
State, thought Florida had an in
come tax.
The lack of knowledge evidenc-
ed by this average group-some
forty men and women-was ap-
palling. Nevertheless, it was, I
believe. typical of large per-
centage of our citizens. Stop the
average man on the street and
ask him to name the members of
the State Supreme Court and I
venture to say that nine out of
ten would not know. Ask the
next person you meet to tell you
from what source the schools de-
rive their revenue.
They can tell you who Hitler
or Mussolini are, but they can't
name their State Treasurer or
answer a simple question con-
corning the operation of their
own city, county or state govern
ment.
Daily newspapers, radio and
screen, during the past few years,
have made us world conscious,
playing up international affairs
until we are so busy viewing the
European situation with alarm"
that we have no time to give
thought to our own affairs. Mat
tiers here at home that affect our
daily lives we completely ignore.
while we work ourselves into
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
If the German government is not

If the German government is not
downright despicable, it is most unreason-
able in thought and act. Because the
British government ordered the expulsion
of a number of German residents who
were either spies or Nazi propagandists,
(their fate would be death in time of war;
the German authorities retaliated imme-
diately by expelling three British business
men, who were not active politically. In
a whining manner the German press re-
fers to the justifiable action of the British
as "piteous treatment of its compatriots. "
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

Television is ready in New York this
month, and throughout the nation this
year. Fac-simile-print newspapers will be
brought into your home by radio. Whether
these television newspapers will satisfy the
average reader or have the effect only of
whetting his appetite for more remains to
be SEEM
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

Lord Lothian is to be the new British
ambassador to the United States. Now
watch out for British propaganda that
may lead us to repeat our assininity of 20
years ago. Ambassador Lindsay, his pre-
decessor, was of a different type.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

The oil we'll being dug south of Mi
ami has reached depth of 6,212 feet,
deepest ever dug in Florida. If the dig
ging is continued indefinitely and they
meet the fellows boring from the other
side, the perforation of the earth will be
complete.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
THE WEATHER
WEATHER FORECAST

CTill 7:30 p. m, friday
Key West and Vicinity. Partly
cloudy tonight and Friday; not
much change in temperature;
moderate easterly winds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

There are lot of uncertainties in life,
but there is one thing certain, you never
saw town erect a monument to a man
who always had an alibi.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
oNE-LEGcED SKATER

MANITOBA-Norman A. Falk-
ner, Canadian, who lost a leg in
the war, claims to be the only
one-legged fancy and trick skater
in the world.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

A New York beggar is said to own
two big cars. No wonder he has to beg.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
Comprehensive City Plan Coming.
3. Hotels and Apartments
4. Bathing Pavilion.
s. Airports-Land and Sea.
g. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

Have you ever noticed how much
more of fool fellow can make of him
self when he is before an audience?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

Many dodge taxes, and even more
dodge taxis.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

al director of the community
service in Key West for some
time following the world war pc
riod, spent last night in Key West
with two of his office assistants,
returning from a tour of South
American countries. They left
this morning over the highway
for their home in Ohio.
Mrs. Cornelia Allen, pioneer
resident of this city. is reported
to be desperately i'll at her home,
70I Fleming street. Death was
momentarily expected late this
afternoon. She is the widow of
the late w. J.. Allen, brother to
the late Geo. w. Allen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

But it makes no difference how a
worm turns, after all he is still worm.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

Professors are seldom so absent
minded as to fail to funk the absent
minded student.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

Editorial Comment: The bust
ness world is said to be cold, but
if you build the fire of advertis-
ing under it, it soon warns up.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

Sluggers and Pirates are sched-
uled to meet in another battle
Sunday afternoon at the Ameri-
can Legion grounds. The game
will start at 2:30 and promises to
be another of those heart-warm-'
ing affairs, and the cool off will
come when the losing team sets
UP cold soda water for the crowd.
Both teams have won two games
and the players are eager for the
Sunday session, determined to
win.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

E. B. Montague, one of the
worlds most famous and daring
trapeze performers in years gone
by, and who spent the past win
ter season in Key West, is leaving
on the Mallory boat Wednesday
and declares he will be back next
winter for another stay in this
delightful city of Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

c. w. Thomas, brother of Will
liam P. Thomas, who was physic-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

George Allen England, emin-
ent writer, good friend of Key
West and rigorous defender of
the city and its climate and adj
vantages, arrived from Havana
yesterday afternoon to join Mrs.
England. who preceded him from
Cuba. They will sail over the
Mallory Line Sunday night for
their home in the north.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-04

Martin Key furnished bond
and was released. He was arrest
ed Thursday night as a result of
a rnixup with officers at Stock
Island.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-03
Az YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
Scr PnUp F'nna

l. What conouy bounds Nicara-
,ua OH thr north
2. What is TIE irrozn.5 poi'lt OF
water on the Fahrenheit Their
n.omcter -calc?
3. in law, what is The name Of
the criminal offense Of contracting
a second marriage by one who, 1t
the time, IS already married?
f. What ancient people Wor-
nipped the god Osiris?
5. Which team won the 1889
Wightman Cup tennis matches,
contested annually between the u.
S. and Great Britain?
6. How many stripes are there
IN The American flag?
7. What is the popular name or
the Rocky Mountain ;;necp?
g. Which former U. S. Senator
from Louisiana was nicknamed
The i<ingfish?"
9. What is the correct pronuncia-
ton Of the word hover?
10. What legislative assembly
building has a famous clock tower.