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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12
THUS is A LAW CHANGED

When last week began, the United
States Government had no legal right to
levy an income tax on the salaries of State
and municipal employees and the States
had no legal right to levy an income tax on
the salaries of Federal employees.
On Monday, however, the law was al
State governments were given the right to
levy income taxes upon the salaries of the
employees of the other governmental unit.
We say that the law was altered but
this is incorrect. The law was not
changed in any single particular. The
same statute remained unaltered upon the
law books. Congress did nothing what
ever to bring about the new situation
The change came about by decision
of the United States Supreme Court. After
the decision it was legal to tax the salaries
of the 100000 persons who had been
exempt from income taxes except by the
government. paying them. The exemption
was not written into the law; it had been
created by earlier divisions of the Supreme
Court, going back well into the last CEN
fury.
This, it seems to us, is an excellent il
lustratiOn of the legislative power of the
Supreme Court. Without the passage of
any law, or any legislative action, the in
come tax laws of this country become ap-
plicable to more than three million peo-
Pile. In the meantime, let us note that if
the justices on the Supreme Court had not
changed the courts opinion, the law
would not have been altered last week
We point to this instance, not in
criticism of the judicial system of this
country but to call attention to the fact
that our judicial officers, of necessity,
legislation. The attitude that they take
toward any law is almost as important as
the attitude of the legislative body.
Thus we see that the highest tribunal,
its personnel affected by present social
opinion and recent appointees, reverses its
ancient position. There is no reason in ex-
istence today to justify the new ruling that
did not exist when the income tax amend
ment was placed in the Constitution. Ger
tainly, there is no fact that was not as ap-
parent many years ago.
Next year, when income taxes are
paid, nearly four million persons will pay
larger taxes and they will realize the legis-
lative power of the Supreme Court. No
body will be able to tell them that "Con-
gress alone legislates'' or convince them
that the Court exercises nothing but judi
cial function.
In its decision we think the Court has
exemplified the traditional role of the
judiciary in the framework of the Amer
lean government. Set up as one of the
checks and balances, it often happens that
the Court slows down change but it in
evitably follows, sooner or later, the same
process sometimes speeds reform.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

erS seem TO think that they can
prevent his active participation,
Germany and Italy apparently be-
lievC that he will side with them.
If this happens, a glance at the
map shows thar Franco, safely
protected by the massive Mag
mot line OF forlresses from Ger
man invasion. will have TO guard
herself against invasion from the
Italian troops in the southeast
and Spanish soldiers in the south
west.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

a study of the figures given in
this article, based on best avail
able estimates, and consideration
of the general conditions in the
countries affected, leads to the
conclusion that war is likely in
the near future if Hitler and Mus
solini believe that they can force
a decision by a swift and ag-
gressIve offensive. II their answer
10 4 IS problem is in the mega
tive. il IS unlikely that Hitler will
risk a long war that promises de-
feat and disaster TO Germany.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

-. One of our Eustis citizens has sug-
. gested that he would like to see the time
: ,honored Spanish ''siesta" custom estab-
lished here during the summer. He says
ne would favor the closing of all offices
and places of business between twelve
noon and two o'clock each day during the
summer months. We would not go so far
as to advocate this, but we are passing the
idea on to you, for better or for worse
Enstis Lake Region. It's an old Spanish
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

FRANKFORT. Ind - william
SIbbirt. 66-yezr-Old farmer. Eel
off ms seat while cheering a. .
basketball game IN TINS cry H
pulled himself back INTO place
and kept on cheerIng Until TIE
game ended. then he found ~
had a broken leg
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12
WHEN THE HIGH RATE

WHEN THE HIGH RATE OF
duty on imported Cuban fish vas
put into effect, the business rap
idly decreased and from time 10
time most of the vessels were
sold 10 Cuban interests. Names
of some of the boats which par
ticipatcd IN the trade were: River
Side, Charles W. Roberts. Daunt-
less. Cuba, Sea Bird, Florida.
Eliza Rogers. Intime, George
Stogs, Alaska, ComStOck. Grover
King, Wallace Blackboard. Z p
Church, Misepha. Matilda, Aron
Kingston, City of Havana. Ellen
Filler and Emma Lowe Vessels
berthed at Wall and Company
Dock and VIM. Curry's Sons
Dock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

Crews Of each vessel averaged
between six and seven men. with
a total of l25 heads OF families.
Members of the crew did not
have regular wages. but worked
Tor shares The vessel received
10 percent of all the money and
the crew go percent, which was
divided among the members after
all expenses were paid The de-
mand in Cuba began about 1867
and lasted until 1884.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

=" 80 Key Vests popularity as a sport fish
ing center has been proclaimed to the
world, during the current season-with
many outstanding sportsmen enjoying va
cation days in that area.-Times-Unio
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

a.. 49,. Advertising, according to many big
business men, is the cause of their success.
Key West merchants might try it for a
sustaining period and see whether it
works here. An occasional advertisement
is not even half trying.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

Even the son of President Roosevelt,
Elliott Roosevelt finds that his dads views
are unsound and impractical. He said that
the New Deal pump printing and the tax
structure erected to foot the bill are de-
feating their purpose of business recovery.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

".., Punitive economic measures against
aggressor nations with whom we should
have no quarrel, and supposed to be meas
ures short of war, are no such thing. They
do however, make time short to war.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage
Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
3. Hotels and Apartments.
4. Bathing Pavilion.
). Airports-Land and Sea.
6. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12
By FISHER BROWN and NAT FALK

2. No. Some are reared for
beef.
;. The Eskimo has the finest
of teeth and bones. The reason
for this in his diet. He lives on
fat fish, fish liVerS and eggs OF
fish-eating birds. These foods.
like Cod liver oil, are rich in
Vitanin D.
distributed by Florida State
Board of Health through Mon
roe County Health Unit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

A British statesman recently declared
that the American colonies were right in
their fight for independence. Although a
tfifle late, this moral support is appre-
GATED
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12
ANSWERS

/. German psychologist who
was awarded the Nobel prize in
1910 for his fundamental research
on chemistry and biology of the
cell and particularly for his
studies o: the makeup Of the
muScleus of the cell. This nucleus
is the vital portion of the cell; it
Is responsible for its develop
ment
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

Government of the people is worth
nothing unless elected officials honestly
represent the interests of the people,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12
THE sLooPs ALSO CAR

THE SLOOPS ALSO CAR
RIED passengers and freight,
when helped to swell the income
of the trade. Practically all the
tobacco shipped from Cuba was
brought here on these boats. The
fishing fleet also added to the
Golfers of carpenters, painters.
waysmen to keep them in shape.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

It will be seen from the above
figures that if Germany and Italy
could face Great Britain and
France. they would have a pre-
ponderance in first-line, regular
troops and airplanes. The demo-
cratic powers would have a
gIeater naval superiority and an
economic strength that is I'M
matched.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

~ Anything is possible! Some day you
will find wife in Key West who thinks
her husband is as brilliant a man as he
" thinks he is.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12
IN KEY WEST PORT in the

old days were berthed many
types of sea craft. There We're
skiffs, dingheys, giggs, yawls, cat
rigs, leg OF mutton sailerS, the
boat most used by local fisher
mcc; small Loaf with a spirit sail,
gigger rig, slOop with a gaff sail;
two, three, four, five and seven
mast schooner rig; Brig; Barken-
tine; full rugged ships.
Many small fortunes through
supplying the Cuban trade were
made in Key West, both in fresh
and Saited fish. Crews of the
vessels which supplied the trade
during the prosperous years of
1873 1889 had money to burn, so
to speak. Making an average of
five trips year 10 Cuba bust
ness of nearly 100000 a year was
built up.
The % boats employed in the
trade each carried between 1000
and 1900 pounds OF live fish
over each trip. Together they
realized about $4,000 for one
,nillion pounds of live fish. Each
trip over the sloOps also carried
between 900 TO 1000 pounds OF
dIlct fish. Together they car
ried over 10000 pounds of sailed
fish which brought $500.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

With styles as they are today, we can
hardly accuse a girl of putting everything
she has on her back.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12
War Machines Compared AS European
Nations Openly Prepare For Conflict

100000 reserves. Air strength,
1920 TO $500 planes. Navy, $780,
600 tons.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

There Is some uncertainty as to
the position which will be taken
by General Franco, who has just
concluded a victorious war in
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

If every kick is boost, we hope they
won't go kicking taxes around again.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

In connection with the figures
given for the four leading pow
ers, it is interesting to estimate
the strength of the smaller pow
ers, which would, sooner or later,
be drawn into the conflict. These
include:
Belgium: Army, $4,000 regu-
Lars; 100000 reserves. Air
strength, 800 planes.
Poland: Army, 10000 regulars;
1,750,OO0 reserves. Air strength.
500 planes.
Hungary: Army. $1,000 regu-
lars; 100000 reserves. Air
strength, $50 planes.
Yugoslavia: Army, 100000 regu-
lars; 100000 reserves. Air
strength, 700 planes
Rumania: Army, $4,000 regu-
lars; 100000 reserves. Air
strength, 100 planes.
Bulgaria: Army. $1,000 regu-
lars; 100000 reserves. Air
strength, 100 planes
Russia: Army, 2,25O,OOO regu-
lars; 100000 reserves. Air
strength, 5000 TO $500 planes.
Navy: 100000 tons.
The reader should understand
that the figures are estimates and
that particularly Germany. Italy
and Russia, il is practically impos-
sible to get exact figures. A study
OF these figures, however, will
reveal eOnclusively that Soviet
Russia holds the balance in Euro
pean affairs.
MIR. Chamberlain's appeasement
policy, evidently designed to
t brow Germany's expansion
against the door of Russia, has
failed and today, instead of So
Wet Russia facing the dictator
nations, with a question IN her
mind as to the attitude of Great
Britain and France, the latter
countries face the wrath of the
totalitarian powers, with a QueS-
ton as to how far they can de-
pend upon the Soviet Govern
ment- Granting, for the sake OF
{ argument. that Poland. Rumania
end Yugoslavia will join with the
democratic notions, the figures
reveal that Germany and Italy,
operating on the inside of the
circle, possess surprising mill
tary strength
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12
THE ISLAND CITY
Along the Waterfront

This is one of a series of
articles on Key West wafer
front past as gathered By this
columns chief scribe. Viii
liam Russell. from John Lo-
PEI. ST.. who was closely
connected with Key VESTS
great waterfront days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

Part of Hitler's Wilhelmshaven speech
sounded as if he were a candidate for the
Nobel peace prize.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

Hitler'S decision must determ-
inc whether he will be content
with his present position or pre-
cipitate a general war by further
aggression. The internal econo-
my of Germany is so strained, on
account Of maintaining the huge
war machine. that 1t will be al
most impossible for Hitler to
stand still. As he declared, Ger
many must export OF die, and
for him and his regime, it must
expand or choose between col
lapse and a war.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

So far as this observer is able
to judge. Hitler'S decision will de-
pend solely upon his opinion of
the chances of a successful war.
Ii he believes that Germany and
Italy have an even chance To win,
he will not shrink from a strug-
gle. In fact, both Hitler and Mus
solini have repeatedly glorified
war as the supreme aim of peo-
pies and they have Characteristic
ally denounced democracieS as
weak, feeble and impotent.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

Here Is the strength of the four
nations IN Europe:
Great Britain: Army, $50, 900
regulars. ready for service in
France at the outbreak of war;
625, 900 reserves. Air strength:
1000 to $500 planes. Navy: p
Coz, 600 tens.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

France: 100000 regulars, with
probably 10000 in North Africa;
$500. goo reserves. Air strength:
5000 to $500 planes Navy: $780,
coo tons.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

Germany: Army. $4,000 regu-
lars; 2,25O,0O reserves. Air
strength. 5000 to 5000 planes.
Navy. $4,000 tons.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

The peace of Europe hangs on
such a slender thread that if the
nations CT that continent are. not
engaged in a struggle by the time
this article is printed, nothing
short of miracle can prevent a
war The only question is wnen
the fighting will begin.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

Undoubtedly, Hitler faces the
most important decision of his
career. Blocked in the west by
Great Britain and France, the
German Fuehrer adopted a policy
CT expansion in eastern and
southeastern Europe. So long as
MS demands" were in the nature
Of correcting the harsh terms of
the Versailles Treaty, he had the
sympathy of Great Britain. The
seizure of Czecho-Slovakia, how
ever. tranSgresSing racial lines,
convinced even MIR. Chamberlain
that Germany was bent upon an
era of conquest. Immediately,
the British pledged their power
TO defend the independence of
any country attacked by Ger
many. --.s-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

This is question that can only
be answered by one who is able
to read the mind of Adolf Hitler.
Apparently, upon the decision of
the German dictator, the fa:e, the
fortune and lives of millions of
people in Europe depend.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-12

Russia: Army, 2,25O,OOO regu-
lars; 100000 reserves. Air
strength, 5000 to $500 planes.
Navy: $685. tons.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-02-09

Harry Dillon and L. Tweet o
Kennewick attended turkey meet
ing at Sunnyside Tuesday evening
II. F. Yedica Of Kennewick an<
DR.. and Mrs. Benjamine were din.
ner guests Sunday at the home o.
Mrs. r. Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen McGhan were
Walla Walla visitors Tuesday.
Thursday several Richlanc
friends surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter McCamish at their home In
Kennewick. The group presented
the McCamishes with q set o,
dishes.
Mrs. Marvin Skeen and son were
visitors in Pasco Tuesday at the
home of Mrs. w. D. Reinhardt.
e. Whitman spent the week end in
Spokane.
Mrs. J. Pannebaker Of Osburn,
Idaho is visiting at the home Of her
neice, Mrs. g. r. Fletcher. &4
Letha Hultgreen, who has been
in Selah for the past four months,
returned to her home Tuesday. Y
Mrs. "A y. FOurnier OF South Bend,
Is visiting at the home Of her sister,
in-law, Mrs. p. L. Griffith.
The Social Hour Club met We'd
nesday afternoon at the home OF
Mr.. j. e. Mowery for a pot luck
luncheon. Mrs. r. Chalcraft and
Mrs. H. Jameson were the hostesses.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-02-09
Riclland Team is
Placed Second in
BIB. Conference

RICHLANDEFida and Satur.
day Of last week the Richland boy.
basketball team won from Benton
City. The game Friday night play
ed on Benton City,s floor, resulted
In q 35-25 score and Saturdays
game on Richards floor ended
with score of Is to IA in Rich
lands favor. These two victories
placed Richland second In their
conference and gave them the hon
or Of playing in the tournament to-
night Their game is scheduled for
1890 pm. and viii be played with
zillah.
Buss Hess, who was called here
by the DEATH of his grandmother,
Mrs. Mae Hess, returned to his &C
camp at Rainier Saturday night. 81
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c.. Carlson re-
turned to Richland Tuesday eve-i
ming after having spent the week.
end in Eugene. where they attended
the golden wedding anniversary of
Mr.. Carlson's parents.
Tuesday evening the Richland
Woman's club held their third five
hundred party Of series Of four.
There were six tables in play. Mrs.
George Gress and Sydney Relton
won honors for the evening.
II. A. Muncey drove Carlson,s bus
during his absence.
The Richland Woman's Club met
Thursday afternoon at the club
rooms for an all-day meeting. The |
afternoon was spent quilting.
Mrs. Earle Jones, Mrs. Sidney
Relton and Mrs. H. A. Muncey at
tended their bridge club this week !
at the home of Mrs. c. H. Yedica
In Kennewick. Mrs. Jones won high
score for the afternoon.
Miss Francile Fletcher, who
teaches school in Vancouver spent
the weekend visiting her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Fletcher.
Bob Marsch spent the weekend
visiting friends in Richland.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gress were
dinner guests Monday evening at
the j. D. Mccarthy home.
Mr.. and MIS-: John Dillon and
daughter Of Zi1lah spent the week
end at the Harry Dillon home.
Ed Miller Of Loupe City Nebraska
s visiting at the home Of his SIS
ter, Mrs. John George, jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvine George and
are moving into their
new home which they Just finished
building this week.
George Whitson Of Bellingiaam
vas . business visitor In Richland
Wednesday.
Frank Forrest was in Prosser on
Monday serving. on the Jury.
Myrtle Barnett who Is q student
It the Washington State College
pent the weekend visiting ct the
some Of her patents. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. ]. Barnett,
Melva Hartung, who IS attending
BUSINESS college. in Yakima spent
he weekend ct home.
Ruth Sloan who underwent an
peration ct the Pasco hospital two
weeks ago was able to return 70 her
Eome Tuesday.
Jean Dillon accompanied Mr.. and
drs. Finkel to Milton. Oregon Sum
~. 80 n
The Woman,s Political Study club
ED its annual turkey dinner at
ne club rooms Thursday evening.
lrs. VanSyckle Of Proseer was thej
peaker for the evening. u
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-02-09
Too Late to Classify

WHAT Is THE TROUBLE? We
must have action. Report at once
please. Susie. 45c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-02-09

The Misses Margaret Hawkins,
Kathryn Brown, Hazel Burdette,
Therese Thole and Katherine
Ponti accompanied Victor Rogers
to Walla Walla Saturday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-02-09

Save Sales Slips from this Silver
Certificate Store
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-02-09

l2k ACRES on Highlands, 4-room
house, electric lights, priced to
sell, terms. 10 acres on Highlands,
Groom house, close in: excellent
soil, good buy, terms. Gascoigne &
Fyfe. sc
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-16
MAIN STREET
Goings, Cominqs and Doinos
OF Tncomdns as the Re
porter Found Them.

Mrs. Ray Albers visiting friend
at hospital-Lea Langabeer trying
TO grow Van Dyke beard Howard
White. now man of leisure,
thinking of taking in the world $
fair at San Francisco Bill Turner
hurrying down Pacific DIR.
Edgar {. Wheeler keenly inter
ested in dedicating program We'd
nesday at the College of Puget
Sound Anne Leland writing no.
tice Of meeting Alfred v. Morris
conversing with fellow bus pass
engers James W. Egan listening
to complaints Claude Whitehead
arranging program for Optimistic
club-O. II. Sluth seeking men,
bers for Stamp club-Robbie Lar
son hurrying to courthouse-John
Fishburne exchanging greetings
with Prosecutor Thor Tollefson-
&. r. (Jim) Peterson climbing
stairs Louis II. Burnett telephon-
ing-Fred Harris cleaning things
up-Clyde Knowles telling funny
story between sips of Coca Cola
Bob Forrest laughing j. Is.
Keener walking up 18th st. hill
Elizabeth ShackIeford distributing
cards at banquet-CaroIyne Fai-
skow seeking identity of person
sending her a valentine Clyde
Hagbo watching crowd at federal
building r. X. Murray smiling
Harold Cosicr studying baseball
schedule.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-16
JURY ACQU|TS
RICHARD DAY
Verdict in Trial on
Theft Charge Sur
prises Judge

After celebrating approximately
two hours. jury Of seven women
and five men Tuesday afternoon
returned a verdict of not guilty
in favor Of Richard Day. %. Of
500 Es. SD st. accused BY the
stat. OF grand larceny in connee-
ton with the asserted theft Of
an automobile from a Tacoman
last Dec. II.
Superior Judge Fred G. Re-
mann. to whom the verdict was
returned, expressed surprise at
findings of the jury. He said he
could not see" how the not
guilty verdict was returned in
view of the fact no defense was
offered"
Day was accused with Don
Duffy. alias Don Barnett. 10. of
Tacoma. of stealing a car belong
ing to c. f. Johnston. The pair
was arrested in the vehicle near
Olympia by Thurston county
deputy sheriffs and returned TO
Tacoma.
Duffy entered a plea of guilty
TO the charge last Jan. 10 and
received suspended IS year term
in the state reformatory at Mon
Zoe.
Deputy Prosecutor Anthony NJ.
Ursich was surprised when De-
Tense Attorney William LeVeque
introduced as evidence a state
ment made by Duffy following his
arrest, in which he admitted blame
for taking the car on a Tacoma
street. picking up Day and start
Ing for Olympia. Duffy said he
was under the influence of intoxi-
cants at the time.
Day was not called TO the wit
MSS stand by defense attorney.