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The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24
Rumanian Action Will
JeopardizeB BalkanBlo
Neutrals Are Alarmed
lswzsvzwIAw,
MILD NORTHER WILL
END BY TOMORROW

Mild norther" is the way
Mefeorologist G. S. Kennedy
of the Weather Bureau
characterized the slight fur
rY of weather which came up
last night.
Our bright Key West sun
will soon send temperatures
soaring". Mr.. Kennedy said.
probably by tomorrow.
A slight high pressure area
over the southeastern states
was reported today but is
not of much intensity. Il is
this area which is causing
present cool winds in Key
West.
The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24
Survivors Relate
OF Dutch Steamer
Sinking By Nazis
OCCURRED WEEK AGO IN MID-ATLANTIC; SMALL
BOAT MAKES SHORE, OTHER NOT HEARD
FROM; BRITISH DESTROYER DAMAGED

LONDON, Nov. "a. ~ Dutch
freighter Sleibriecht was sunk in
the mid-Atlantic a week ago,
five survivors who landed on the
English coast in a small lifeboat,
revealed today. 1t is not known
what has become of the other 26
who were also put off in life
boats.
Survivors said that the German
U-Boat captain came aboard, ex-
amined the ships papers and in
sisted on sinking the ship, which
is neutral, and which the crew
declared carried no contraband
cargo. The crew had protested
violently but the German COM
mander gave them half hour to
leave the ship. Survivors in two
boats soon lost sight of each
other in the heavy seas.
At times the five gave up hope
of ever seeing land again and
The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24
MOLLS ARE BACK
FOR THIRD YEAR

Mr.. and Mrs. Moll are visitors
for the third consecutive season
in Key West. and MIR. Moll said.
when seen by The Citizen today,
that he was now preparing to
spend the next five months in
Key West, where is the finest
climate in the world.
They have secured the resi-
dence of William Watkins at I'll
South street during their stay and
viii keep in touch with important
events of the times by subscrib-
ing to The Citizen while they are
here.
The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24
DIES IN TUB

NEW YORK.-The habit of
Mrs. Sylvia Zahn. 20-year-old
bride of eight months, of taking
a daily artificial sun bath while
lying in the bathtub is thought
responsible for her death. pro-
duced by electrical shock and
subsequent drowning in the tub.
The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24
DESPERATE

NEW YORK.-When he learn
ed that his brother and sister-in-
law were planning to move in to
live with him. Thomas ]. Hene-
hen, 26. a house painter. became
desperate and blew up the house,
which belonged to his father. He
has been charged with arson.
The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24
CITY OFFICIALS
WERE GUESTS AT
ROTARY SESSION
MAYOR. FIVE CoUNcILMEN.
ATTORNEY AND HEALTH
OFFICER SPOKE; cooPERA-
TIoN RESOLUTION PASSED

Five City Councilmen, the
Mayor, the City Health Officer
and City Attorney were honored
guests of the Rotary Club at
luncheon yesterday, and all were
featured in program under Ro-
tartan William T. Doughtry, Jr.,
ex- councilman and defeated can
didate for mayor. ~
Cooperation of the Rotary
club in any constructive measures
undertaken by the new city ad-
ministration and council for the
rehabilitation of the city was
promised in resolution adopted
at the meeting.
Mayor Albury's talk made ref
erence to the Key West Declara-
tion. The mayor expressed him
self as opposed to rackets and
racketeers and pledged himself to
keep them out of Key West,
though he said that he would not
be opposed to any race track
since racing is legal in this state.
Councilmen Speak.
Col. Brinton, chairman of coun-
cils finance committee, said that
he had been surprised at the
spirit of cooperation which pre-
vailed among the councilmen,
city officials and the general pub
lie. He invited Rotarians and all
other citizens to express their
views on vital matters pending
before city council and promised
to give heed to all sound sugges-
tionS.
Each of the other councilmen
present promised their assistance
in helping the city out of its fl
nancial and operating difficulties
and agreed that politics should be
displaced by constructive action
in behalf of worthwhile things"
benefitting the entire commun-
ity.
Il will do all in my power to
advance the welfare and safety
of our citizens, Councilman Car
bonelI promised.
Il will listen to the advice and
suggestions of Rotarians and 9TH
ers before taking any action,
Councilman Grillon said.
Il will stand for dnceasing eff
fort for the progress of Key West,
Councilman Sweeting asserted.
Il will undertake to under
stand the other fellows view
point and act without personal
animosity'', Councilman Ramsey
declared.
1--WE need constructive critic
ISM, City Attorney Lopez stated.
Roberts Lauded
DR.. Warren lauded the short
talk given by City Clerk Archie
Roberts at Monday nights organ
ization of city council. In that
talk Roberts emphasized the inn
portance of moral and spiritual
factors in conduct Of municipal
affairs.
Don't expect the impossible
from your city officials, DR..
Warren advised.
AT the conclusion of the talks.
President William v. Little con-
graduated the city, councilmen
and officials and suggested a
resolution, subsequently introduc-
ed by the Rev. John Gekeler, as
surfing the municipal officials of
the clubs support and coopera
ton.
President Little announced the
board of directors of Rotary club
will hold a dinner-meeting at
7:3O p. m. Thursday at Hotel La
Concha, and advised the directors
to bring their own money to
pay for their food.
The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24
DOG SHOOTS MAN

JAMESTOWN, R. while
hunting rabbits, Carl Webster
set his shotgun down while he
called his dog which had run on
ahead. The dog came running
back, brushed the gun. hitting
the trigger and Webster was shot
in the foot.
The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24


blunder in 1914 was to put the
British empire in position to
oppose the Reich. That, said
Goering, cant happen again..
But the Nazis apparently were
convinced that the British would
not fight in 1899. So, the story
goes, they blithely promised the
moderate army chieftains that
they wouldn't have to fight on
the Western Front. And on that
basis, Germany invaded Poland.
Hitler Keeps Promise
Now the Nazis seem to be on
the spot. They apparently have
agreed not to fight on the west
wall. And Herr Hitler, apparent
ly. is keeping his faith with the
moderateS-So far.
That leaves the old-line mill
tary caste on top of the heap. de-
spite the mysterious death in Po-
land of their former commander
in-chief, Colonel General Werner
Won Fritsch. The general had
been denoted to retirement only
a few months earlier because he
failed to keep step with the fue-
hrer.
Explains Inaction
All this grapevine material
seems to agree with the facts
about the Western Front. It ex-
plains why the Germans have
moved 81 divisions-a complete
army-into position on the Bel
gian and Dutch borders. And it
also explains, in part. why these
troops have not yet gone into
action. 1t explains why the Ger
mans have not yet used the full
force of their tremendous air arm
against the French army.
Either one of these moves
would mean that war would be
on in earnest. And the moder-
ates don't want war to get going.
According to the grapevine, they
still hope some way can be found
to call the whole thing off by
spring.
The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24
NAzIS ANNOUNCE
new MEASURES
TO RETALIATE AINST
BRITISH BLOCKADE WITH
DRASTIC ACTION
(By Associated Pressl

LONDON, Nov. 24-Germany
has declared that it will soon
loose drastic new war meas
ures" on the Allies. It is not
known whether this will mean
attack from the sea or air.
England simultaneously an.
nounced that it has secured
means to combat" the menace
of magnetic mines dropped by
German planes in British waters
The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24
FINE ME. QUICK!

CHICAGO wish you'd hur-
~ this up; have an important
date in ST. Louis. commented
Miss Dorothy Hanslein to a Judge
in traffic court here.
The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24
MILLIONS ron BABIES

ROME-During the first eight
months of 1899, the Italian gov
ernment paid out $3,600,000 as re-
wards to parents of large fami-
lies. -
The Key West citizen., 1939-11-24
STATE RESTS In
FRITZ KUHN TRIAL
STRIKERS CLASH AT CHRYS-
LER PLANT; NEGoTIA-
TIoNS DEADLocKED
OBy Associated Pre.s)

NEW YORK, Nov 24.-SenSa-
tional witness in the Fritz Kuhn
grand larceny trial is his lady
friend, Mrs. Florence Camp. who
was called by the defense today
after the prosecution rested its
case.
DETROIT, Nov. 24.-Clash be-
tween police and strikers at the
Chrysler plant climaxed a so day
long strike. Two hundred labor
ers tried to force picket lines at
the plant. Negotiations are again
in deadlock stage.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
Final Deficiency
Bill Law as
Roosevelt Signs

HYDE PARK, N. Y, Aug. 10. CUPl
President Roosevelt today signed
the S195. .l76.066 final deficiency bill
of the 18th Congress which pro-
yides sl190O0.000 TO enable the COM
modify credit corporation to con-
tinue operations in support of pri-
ces of farm commodities.
Enactmet of the appropriation
bill left Mr.. Roosevelt only iO7 bills
still to act upon Of the approximate
ly 400 measures sent him by Con-
gress which adjourned last SatuI- =
day night.
The funds for the Commodity
Credit Corporation were reinstated
in the bill by the senate after being
deleted by the house. Secretary Of
Agriculture Henry A. Wallace had
warned that the S1l9.O0O0OO was
essential if the corporation was to
continue operation in support o.
the nations agricultural price strue-
ture.
Specifically, the measure authct-
i2es Secretary Of Treasury Henry
morgenthau, Jr. 10 restore to the
corporation Sll9,59o0lS in capita.
which has been impaired in pre-
vious operations in support of farm
prices.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
Mateus Denies
Kidnap Guilt

Continued from Page II
my life" Mateus said. Il was work
ing that night, but I never saw
him"
Yamatoda, he said, had not beer
called in to identify him while he
was held in the Los Angeles jail
Il was hoping they would bring
him in" Mateus said. Il wanted
to see this man I was supposed to
have kidnapped"
Mateus declared the G-Men
treated him nicely" while he was
in Jail. but expressed little regaro
for their ability.
Il always thought the FB1 men
were pretty good" he said. unit
now. But these fellows are just like
a bunch Of college boys out to
make record. It's just like taking
boy out of high school, Maybe
he's got brains and ability, but you
put him in a new field and he S
lost. These boys are just out to
keep up their reputation"
The federal agents questioned
him for about an hour and half.
Mateus said, but gave no hint of
the evidence on which they based
his arrest.
They seemed to think" he said,
that I kidnapped Yamatoda in
front of the police station and took
him to Mexicali, then turned him
loose. If I was going to do thing
like that, Id never turn the man
loose"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
Dean Shepherd
Quits School
Continued from Page ]

Continued from Page Il
He served as analytical chemist
at the Merrell Chemistry Co in
Cincinnati in 1892 and was super
intendent of the glycerine depart
ment in the Globe Soap company
at Cincinnati in 1895 and 1896
From there he entered the teaching
profession.
At Fl Centre junior college The
Dean taught advanced chemistry
and geology.
Enjoyed Trips
Though reported to be well past
20 years of age, the Dean enjoyed
his classes geology trips to the des-
erts and mountains surrounding
Imperial Valley.
He knew where every deposit OF
rocks. ore. and fossils was located
and he knew the exact location
of every section stake in the coun-
ty. He was noted for his ability to
walk the legs off" his geology
classes.
The Dean will make his home IL
Yorba Linda, where he owns a
citrus ranch. Mrs. Frank Shepherd
had moved to Yorba Linda last year
because Of poor health and board
members believed that to be the
reason Shepherd resigned his posi-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10

grand-daddy of all the unions in.
volved. It's executive council is in
summer session here. AAAA-As-
sociated Actors and Artists of
America. parent union for all types
of entertainers, with II subsidiaries
IATSE-Internatio Alliance Of
Theatrical Stage Employees, the
powerful union Of Stagehands, with
subsidiaries of its own to which
props. cameramen. electricians.
theater projectionists and others be-
long. AFA-American Federation
of Actors, one of the AAAA units
comprised mostly of night club
vaudeville, presentation house and
circus performers presided over by
Sophie Tucker. SAG-Screen Ac-
tors Guild, another unit of the
AAAA, TO which most movie stars
bslong.
MismS nagemcnt
Here is hw the quarrel started
The AAAA expelled The AFA on
charges hat its officers mismanged
the union and misspent its funds
AFA officials then accepted a
charter from the IATSE. Other
units of the AAAA including the
screen actors, thereupon charged
the stagehands' union waS trying
70 invade the actors jurisdiction
Actors feared that the IATSE
might some day get control of them
all by such tactics, and they Woulc
find themselves in a union where
they were outvoted by Stagehands
Now proceed with the story: Morgan
and his crew were joined here by
Miss Bankhead. Miriam Hopkins,
Peggy Wood Lawrence Tibbett OF
the opera. Frederic March and Of
ficials of most of the AAAA units
who came by plane and train. Nor
gan talked frankly of strike posi-
bilities. Regarding a vote taken
by the SAG, which pledged allleg-
iance TO the "A even to the point
Of a Walkout, he said that of 2,200
votes counted before he left Holly
wood only four were unfavorable
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
MEMS CLUB TO
MEET FRIDAY

The Seeley Mems club will meet
Friday evening at 730 at the Seelev
community church.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10

wealthiest body OF infuriated trade
union members ever to threaten
4 strike
Some of the theatrical folk Who
descended Indignantly upon this
resort were veterans of the Equity
strike Of 1919. among them the
chestnut haired Tallulah Bankhead
who said she didn't know the
reasons for the row, but that she
was "emotionally. spiritually and
physically on the side of the AAAA
Wears Pajamas
Miss Bankhead wore paiamas anG
a red belt about her comely mid
riff when she arrived. She admitted
stage fright at the prospect OF
presenting an argument to the AFL
council.
Ralph Morgan, president of the
Screen Actors Guild, who flew
from Hollywood with a delegation
of notables was clearer about the
intricacies of the situation but no
happier about it. Here's the lineup
for the battle that begins about
80 D. m. (EDT) today: AFL-
The American Federation Of Labor,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
Natives Begin
Strange Dances

SAN LORENZO Chihuahua. Mex
Aug 10 Promptly at sun rise
today natives Of this Indian village
Jegan day of prayer and dancing
IN observance OF an historic cere.
monial blending rituals of the an
cient Aztecs with Christian prac.
fieeS brought in centuries ago bv
lie conquistadores of fernando
Cortez.
Known as Los Matachines" or
THE Butchers, the votive dances
represent a bitter fight between
ne forces of good and those OF
evil. Malinche, the Indian maiden
whom history says deserted her
tribe to lead Cortez through Mexico.
stands for the forces of good while
evil is represented by El Chirion. the
evil eye.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
Wave Of Theatrical Stars
Descends on AfL Chief

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Aug. lC
tUP)-Heroes and villains, glamor
girls and sirens, tragedians and
clowns raced from Hollywood and
Broadway by train and airplane
today to declaim before a befuddlel
group of labor leaders their side
of a union controversy which
threatens the amusement industry
with its most costly shutdown.
The executive council of the
American Federation of Labor ref
ereeing a dispute between the As
sociated Actors and Artists o.
America and the International All
lance of Theatrical Stage Employees
faced the most temperamental and
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
Parks Ordered
To Stop Liquor
Ad Solicitation

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 10. up
California baseball parks, race
tracks, stadia, boxing and wrestle-
ing arenas, and all other sports en-
terprises must cease soliciting IL
quor manufacturers and wholesal-
ers for advertising after Oct. 8.
1899. the state Board OF Equaliza- :
ton ruled today.
The order, prompted by the prac-
tice of baseball parks requiring fur
nishers Of beer to concessionaires
in the stands 10 advertise on the
parks fences, was adopted BY the
board through a resolution spcn-
sored by Los Angeles board mem
Der William G. Bonelli.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
Marines Leave
Cancelled, Trouble
Feared in China

SHANGHAI, Aug. 10, (UP) Unit
ed States marine leaves were can
eelled today as authorities of the
international settlement took emer-
gency precautions against rioting
on the second anniversary. Sunday
of tile battle of Shanghai.
Between midnight tomorrow and
midnight Monday, marines will be
under continuous stand by" orders
Since Tuesday, it was learned
marine patrols have been quietly
seeking terroriSts in their defense
sector, at the northern side of the
international settlement.
British and French authorities
took similar precautions.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
Blast Wrecks
Cal Tech Lab

PASADENA, Cal, Aug. 10 up
A terrific explosion of ether fumes
wrecked the third floor of the $500
900 Crellin laboratory at the Cal
ifornia Institute Of Technology to-
day. The explosion occurred when
a laboratory worker spilled ether
on the floor. He was mopping 1t
up when the ether caught fire. The
fire ignited other chemicals in the
laboratory and the explosion fol-
lowed.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
UNDER INDICTMENT

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Aug. 10. (UP)
The federal grand jury today in
dicted Wilbur F. Boggs, so, on
charges of attempting to extort
an undisclosed sum from Thomas
M. Carlson, Richmond, Calf, at
torney.
U. S. attorneys submitted to the
jury series of letters in which
Boggs assertedly asked full resti-
tuition" for an affair which Carson
allegedly had with Boggs' wife.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
SRA CHIEF RUMORED
ABOUT 10 RESIGN

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug, 10. UP)
State Relief administration head
quarters said today Dr. II. Dewey
Anderson, state relief administrator,
had not resigned.
Andersen was not in his office.
Asked whether Anderson had any
intention of resigning the head
quarters spokesman said Anderson
would have to speak for himself
on that matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
Sugar Fortune
Heir Married

RENO, Ney, Aug 10 CUf'-
Adolph B. Spreckels, Jr., California
sugar fortune heir, and Baroness
Emily Won Romberg, of Santa Bar
bara. Cal. were married after an
airplane elopement here today
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-10
WEATHER

tData coapiied ny observers Tor
:he "fficinI United States weather
nnreau station at El CcntrOl
Maximum Wednesday ........ lO9
Minimum Thursday ...................... n
Reading at Noon Thursday
Temperature ................................. los
Humidity NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. %
Reading at am. Thursday
Reading at pm. Wednesday
Temperature ............................... los
Humidity ..................................... 80
Los Angeles and Vicinity-Fair
tonight and Friday: morning fog
near coast; seasonal temperature
with little change; moderate south
east to southwest wind, northwest
on coast.
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Elevator Inspection Fee
Increases Approved

Increases in the fees for required
elevator inspections. which are ex-
pected to increase the total cost to
property owners by more than ST.
900 year, have been approved by
the Commissioners. They will be-
come effective July l.
The new rates, which provide in
creases in fees ranging from so
cents to $6.25 on yearly basis, are
in the form of an addition to the
new elevator code, already ap-
proved by the Commissioners. The
new code is to be printed soon.
The standard fee now is $1.25 for
each inspection. For some types OF
elevators three inspections a year
now are required, and In some other
cases two a year.
The new schedule follows: Pas
senger elevators, power driven. SIC
year; escalators, per floor, $3.50;
freight elevators, power driven, $40;
freight elevators, hand power, IS;
sidewalk elevators, power driven, $6;
sidewalk elevators, hand power, IS;
dumbwaiters, serving more than two
landings, power driven, 81; dumb
walters, serving more than two land
ings, hand power, 50.
Evening star., 1939-03-26

director. Mr.. Holleran predicted that
Washington this year will have one
of the biggest Soap Box Derbies in
the country.
washington boys now know more
about the derby" he said. They
know it Is privilege to participate,
a real thrill to race for the prizes
and a flne project that gives them
fun and diversion for months and
turns their time and effort to some
thing really constructive.
"The American Legion's youth
program is a matter of common
knowledge" Mr.. Holleran said. The
Legion is devoted to the upbuilding
Of American youth and the SOAP
Box Derby is an annual event that
stimulates the best in every boy who
participates.
Mr.. Holleran warned that bows
who already are under way in con-
struction of their racing cars
Should be very careful, especially
with wheels, until they get the new
rule books, which wwill be here soon
enough to allow plenty of time for
planning and construction.
Boys who are we'll into the work
might find themselves having to
take apart their racers to do the lob
over again." Mr.. Holleran pointed
out.
Develops Ingenuity.
Mr.. Walker, as chairman of the
General Committee, said the Sec
ond renewal of the derby again
offers the boys of Washington and
vicinity an opportunity to compete
in contest which permits them to
exercise individual ability and in
genuity.
1T is our object not only to pro-
vide just another big day in the
life of the boy, but through our
contacts to impress each one with
a spirit of good sportsmanship and
to arouse healthy desire to achieve
a definite worthwhile aim in life.
The American Legion, through
its Americanism program, has al
ways taken a keen interest in the
welfare of our youth. We are mo-
tivated only by sense of RESPONSE
bility to them as the citizens of to-
morrow. We want them to gain a
broader understanding of fair play
and good sportsmanship, to learn
to take victory modestly and to be
brave in defeat. From our expert
ences Of last year. the Legion enters
this years derby with the knowledge
that the boys, their parents and
guardians appreciate our efforts to
serve the community" Mr.. Walker
said.
The time and place for the 1899
Soap Box Derby will be announced
later. Any boy in the Washington
metropolitan area who is not young
er than 10 nor older than Is NAV
compete in the derby If boy has
passed his 18th birthday on the day
Of the local race, he is ineligible for
competition.
Evening star., 1939-03-26

tomac Telephone Co.: DR.. Garnett
c. Wilkinson. first assistant super
interdent of District schools: T. E
Williams, superintendent Of schools,
Alexandria. Va. and j. Elmer Zear-
foss, director of manual arts, Dis
trict public schools.
According to the latest informa-
ton from National Soap Box Derby
headquarters, the 1899 official rule
books will be issued not later than
April 10. When they are ready for
distribution in Washington, the 1889
National Capital Derby campaign
will be under way with hundreds
of boys working on their cars in
Easements, attics and back yards ut
home, and in the woodshops of
junior and senior high schools. A
large number of last years derby
contenders built their cars in school.
AS for general rule changes, the
question Of wheels has been consid-
erably clarified in rules set forth for
this year by the National Rules
Committee OF the Soap Box Derby.