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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-11-11
Secrecy On
Naval Moves
Stewart Says Report
ers Forced to Specu-
late Concerning Fleet
Activities.
b. CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press COlu;nnisi

Washington, Nov. ll.-Secrecy la
ready is beginning TO veil Uncle
Sans naval activities.
There isn't exactly Censorship
That j. 10 say, il reporters can dig
up Hny news they can print it. They
cant dig much OF it UP. however.
When they ask questions orric!ald2m
went answer. So all the scribes can
do is to speculate.
For instance. few days ago word
was received that our Warships and
planes seemed to be extremely busy
in the eastern Caribbean. All rein
rorccmcnts were arriving in Puerto
Rico. Dispatches from San Juan said
soon. But why? No exploration.
Warships also were sighted from the
Puerto Rico coast, steaming out into
the Atlantic. What was their mis-
sion? The navy department would
no, I'LL. Cur entire nlut"3i,;% patrol
rc,t rrt 10 sea from KY West
Whittier i: was bound Wa5 another
nv=irry.
Washington corrc&.oH'!cnt5 &C
rnr,,:ngHy did some G;Ic$ ing.
They ,,rni;cd tf"t NO might be
rrt!ina ready to occurY @:r%Niqua,
GuadaInupc and Frcn"'; Gr'ana
should the Vichy government show
signs OF %urrcndcrinH t''"'2 +" Ger
nany. or. they thought. r1ayhc we
wore preparing to tai;" Dp:,". :: n %
the Wei Indian island '2"C* We re-
emily acquired from Hrita,n. Or,
again, they weighed III" Possibilities
that the navy folk had rCcic%cd word
Of more sea raiding in "uu)A@rr Wa
tcrS.
Pure Guessing
But il was all pure eos work.
As the situation develops there prob
ally will have to Ec noe and more
OF il.
The least SGT atioNGi &uc&+ Is that
We simply are about 10 :1t;c over
the Eases the British arc lea ing u
us. for John Bull won't object to
thrt. quite the contrary. The Gar-
mans and the Vichy outfit eHphati-
cally will object, thon"h if we as
vrmo charge Of Martinique, Guada-
loupc and French GuiaNa. They wont
Be able to dc anything about It, cX-
ceDt howl automatically. but i will
he quite an inc dent" n-ValtheleSs.
II. h1W@vcr. the Nays informed OF
n axis r@dcr at large in cur Pan
American oc22nic neutrality z1nc
there's liable to be some shooting.
SGpposing such raiders presence,
it isn't likely to give I'D without d
fight. The pOclietship Won SDee did
not. not so very long ago. First it
fought and then sCuttled Itself rath-
/ cr than surrender.
( And trat some Other axis ship, or
/ even more than one. isn't loose in the
south Atlantic is no certainty. The
Won Spec succeeded in shopping out
nom Germany despite the British
blockade. It's no safe bet that a
, Continued on Page Four)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-11-11
Russian-\aZi
Understanding
Nav Be Reached

Lcr;i0n. Nov. 1i-(AP-A
S0u.'cc "iaSc to tic Soviet cmbaS-
~ intimatad today that the visit
Of Premier Foreign Minister
MoIot3ff 10 Berlin might result
III rcw RusS;an-Gcrman InCer-
stand.aCs "safcguarding Rus
sia'5 neutrality
The Soviet informant added
e..ut he sax little hope for i'm
Trnv:ni~nt Ct Rus%ia's relations
with Britain at this time.
Other Diplomatic sources ipdi-
Gated thcir belief that Russian
foreign policy is nav mOti"ated
yy fear 81 the Grrnlan army and
that ibis ;r notliinG else, would
r?cvcnt any real Improvement
in British Russian relations.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-11-11

.n,.nG.,.' AZ nrac F"Grl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
COSTS OF CITY LIVING

In a recent study of city living costs,
a research organization finds evidence
that, roughly speaking, the larger the city
the more it costs to maintain a given
standard of living Naturally this points
to the conclusion that New York is the
most expensive American city in which to
live.
The survey report estimates that an
average family with an annual income of
$1,000, if residing in small city, can live
as well as those earring $500 in New
York, 81, 400 in Chicago, and 1900 in the
next six cities of the country. The cost of
housing and food are chiefly responsible
for these differences in the expenditures
for absolute necessaries of life.
From another source it was recently
stated that living costs in Washington, D..
c., were even higher than in New York.
and that among cities of moderate size
living costs were lowest in Mobile, Ala. A
great deal depends, of course, on what are
considered the minimum necessaries Of
life, and the spending habits of people in
various localities.
In the case OF Wage-eaFneFS, IL Is nhe-
ly that the higher wages paid for given
kind of work in the larger cities would be
found to offset the difference in living
costs. This is recognized generally by
labor union wage scales, which as a rule
are governed to a considerable extent by
the size of the city.
While in Southern cities the family
expense for fuel and heavy clothing is
somewhat less than elsewhere, the pre-
vailing wages are also usually lower, so
that the natural advantages of milder
climate are thereby largely wiped out.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
COUNTY BEACH PROJECT

So much has been said on the subject
of beaches in Key West-the lack of good
beaches, the move to provide beaches here
and beaches there, that it is almost hope
less proposition to bring up the subject
again for discussion. But-being that it is
the number one problem existing here in
sOfar as proper entertainment OF our
tourists is concerned, the subject appears
worthy of mention once more in the light
of the move now being instituted to pro-
vide sponsorship for the County Beach off
Roosevelt boulevard.
Definite figures on the project that
really means something in terms of an
hOnest-tO-gOodness beach for this city,
were released yesterday by the County
Board, as discussed at its meeting the
night before. Engineers have drawn up
plans for complete and permanent beach
which will cost, in all-S64, ASP. That
amount is comparatively cheap when it is
considered what it will furnish.
Approximately 40 per cent of that
amount will go towards filling in work, the
making of the beach proper. The other 60
per cent provides the means to keep that
fill in place-groins.
Nearly As per cent of the figure, how
ever, must be guaranteed by sponsoring
groups. That is where the rub comes in
for the sum of S28.270 is a mountainous
figure when it comes to putting it all up
in a lump sum, no matter how widely it is
distributed among various agencies, as the
plan now stands.
And yet, The Citizen will state again,
as it has in the past-that, no matter what
the cost, good beach should be provided
for if we are to become a resort city of any
great size or reputation. Sacrifices of
many kinds may have to be endured to en-
ter into this program, yet the dividends to
accrue from it are of such nature that it
becomes must on the list of our worth
while endeavors to push Key West ahead.
The Citizen can very we'll believe that
the agencies to be contacted for agreement
to enter into a cooperating sponsorship
will be inclined to say-'its cost is pro-
hibitive'' Yet, is it? Can the cost be
measured in terms of present outlay of
money when the longtime view is enter
tanned?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
Today's Birthdays

John Mccormack of New York,
famed singer, born in Ireland. Sc
years ago.
Archbishop John ]. Glennon of
St. Louis, Catholic prelate, born
in Ireland. 70 years ago.
DR.. Chauncey S. Boucher.
chancellor of the University of
Nebraska, born in Chicago, 81
years ago.
Albert N. Williams. president.
Lehigh Valley r. R., born in Den
yer, 50 years ago.
Frederick M. Feiker, noted en-
gineer, dean of the George
Washington School of Engineer
ing, Washington, D. C., born at
Northampton, Mass, SO years
ago. -
Frederick E. Williamson, presi-
dent. the New York Central
r. R., born at Norwalk, Ohio. 81
years ago.
Major Edward Bowes of New
York. radio headliner, born in
San Francisco.
Cliff Edwards. actor. born.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
WOMEN STUDY TAXES

Women of the country have lately
begun to take a greater interest in the
workings Of government, particularly as it
affects their home economy, and are ask
ing questions about public expenditures
which may give officials and candidates
food for thought
For example, women in many CON-
munities are meeting once a month to
study the impact of taxes on the family
budget and to find means of easing the
load through improved efficiency of local
governments
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
TODAY'S DAILY QUIZ
Can you answer seven of these
fen Test Questions? Turn 10
Page for Answers

/. Who originated the comic
strip, Mutt and Jeff?
2. A coup de grace IS a bril-
liant political strategem
type of French onion
soup, or merciful blow?
3. Into what body of water
does. the St. Lawrence
River empty?
4. Who was Crispus Attacks?
5. What is the distance of the
famous Memorial Day
Auto race at indianapolis?
6. What is a metropolis?
z. What are fifth column" &C.
tivities in a war?
8. Will a ship which sinks be-
low the surface in mid
ocean continue to descend
until it strikes bottom?
9. Which travels faster, light
or sound?
TO-. Who produced the photo
play, 1.-The Birth of a
Nation?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight tor progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
injustice, denounce vice and praise virtue,
commend good done by Individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not eontaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
FIRST STATE CONSTITUTIONS

COLUMBIA, S. C.-In a pile
of musty documents in a little
used room in the State House. the
original copy of South Cardinals
first Constitution. adopted in
1776. was found The document.
older than the Declaration Of In
dependence, viii be placed in the
archives of the State Historical
Commission The Constitution is
said to have been the first 10 be
adopted by any Of the thirteen
original states. -
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
Todav's Horoscope

Foday's influences give large
ideas, but carry with IT imprac-
teal uses. There is enough abil-
ity to make a success of life if
the thoughts are turned into
proper channels. But if they are
permitted 10 fall into improper
ways the end is liable to be a
bTghted life, often from sheer
circumstances, which might be
overcome. Good association is
often the saving of this nature.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
To get the United States into the pres

To get the United States into the pres
ent European war, the same propaganda
was used in the last world war. Unless we
came to the rescue of the Allies then and
helped to defeat the Germans, the kaiser
after his victory in Europe, would come to
the United States with his hordes and bend
our knees. The Allies now say that unless
VIC enter the war, Hitler. if he wins, viii
endeavor to subjugate this country as he
did the smaller. nations. In the opinion of
this writer there is no need, and not good
judgment. to enter the conflict across the
seas, but we should be prepared to the hilt,
and we are doing that very thing now with
a vengeance and to the extent of S6,O00,-
100000 as a starter.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
81 d E L | G HI T S
By MARCY 3. DARNALL
Former Editor of The Citizen

As the result of a too realistic
dream Alvin Rasch of Madison.
Wis, is suffering from broken
back He is a veteran World
War aviator and in his dream
he thought his plane was being
forced down by an enemy flyer,
so he made parachute jump,
landing in the back yard, 20 feet
below his bedroom window.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

In its efforts to have the federal gov
eminent construct the toll road to the
mainland. this column has often stressed
the necessity of designating it military
road. 1t is pleasing to note that such
designation is now being considered by the
navy department according to a statement
attributed to Admiral MOreell
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

Clifford G.. Hicks and William
NJ Albury. members of the city
council. and B. Curry Moreno.
left last night for Miami to con-
fer with city officials there in
regard to the official map of Mi
ami. made by the Associated
Florida Engineers. Inc.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
FIFTH COLUMNS

Ny little black cog Is . very
gentle and peaceful creature Re
is well behaved and extremely
friendly, but with one word ] car
transform him from q serene and
happy canine into . rsvInE
scratching. yelping maniac
All ] have 10 do is say RATS
in a more or less sinister tone
and he'll jump from . SOUND
sleep into a ball Of furry fury
Although the nearest raj mas
be ten miles away, can pam,
under the davenport OF back q.
a door or most anywhere and
he'll start 10 sniff and claw and
bark and whine himself INTO .
perfect frenzy
"A dumb animal. you Say
Yes, but not much dumber tran
a lot Of sO-called humans Ne
meet every dav- During the pas
few weeks IN this country . Dc
of otherwise sane and normal M
man beings are acting pretty
much like the little dog I've been
talking about
Vivid tales OF fifth column
activities in connection with the
European conflict have suddenly
awakened us 20 the facf tnz1
similar operations are IN progress
in America. Thousands q folks
who for months paid no attention
10 the findings Of the Dies Com
mittee, who have looked with ~
alarm on ''bunds" or numerous
other subversiVe activities. have
suddenly come out Of Their stun
Der to start a ~wItch-hunf" ths1
if not curbed and infclligeufly
directed can prove as cruel and
inhuman as ANYTHING . Nal Ges-
tapO might devise
America has rightfully been
termed the melting pot" Of fhe
world. for our l30.0O0.000 people
are made up of a cOnglOmerate
mass of descendants Of every
nationality. They represent
every creed and color and they
have come 10 US from the ends
of the earth
Among them are many born IN
Germany. France, Italy, Belgium.
Russia, or some other country
Additional millions are only one
generation removed from the
''old country, but II they were
born in America OF have become
naturalized they are just as much
Americans and just as much en-
titled to enjoy its blessings and
protection as you and J. Like
wise. as good Americans they
are just as loyal and ready %
defend this country against It's
enemies. whosoever they may be
From the DAYS of the American
Revolution I'D TO the present. the
blood of every nationality. every
creed, and every color. has min
gled on the battlefield. that
America and all il stands for
might live.
During the past few weeks ]
have encountered hysterical
rumors and wild talk about this
or that citizen suspected Of be-
ing a fifth columnist". Ugly
rumors, absolutely unfounded as
to fact. based only on . German
name, an Italian accent CT some
other nonsensical triviality.
This loose talk and these silly
rumors are picked UP by thought
less fanatical people. 10 be en-
larged upon and passed along
until they are magnified into
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
TEN YEARS AGO

Another test of the new fire
engine was held yesterday after
noon with four engineers and
members of the city council
present The engineers, VIM.
White, Lou Smith, H. Smith and
Myrtland Gates, will make their
report at a meeting of the coun-
Gil tonight
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
BITES wrrE-s NOSE

HUNTINGTON, L. L-Angelc
Fuscaldo, IS. was sentenced &c
serve six months in jail after be
ing convicted of biting his wife
Anna. on the enc of her nose. al
most severing the member, dur
ing a family quarrel
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Absentee voting for the second
primary commenced today and
will continue until shutdown on
Saturday, June 81. Judge Gum
announces During the period
any voter expecting to be away
from home on election day will
be permitted to cast his vote.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

For people as a whole to exercise
supreme control over their affairs, they
must first of all be kept we'll informed
through the press and. secondly, they
must have full control of discussion. The
alternative is dictatorship
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Citizens of Key West, who
wish to attend the sessions of the
citv council. wiz hereafter find
much better accommodations for
spectators in the council cham
Der than has been the case Fifty
new chairs have been purchased
by council and win be at their
disposal
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Mrs Caroline Rollins, Of Little
Rock. Ark, is visiting her broth
er-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs.
W L Bates, at their home. 6I8
Caroline street Mrs Rollins ex-
poets to leave next week for Mi
ami and visit her daughter. Mrs.
R. L Wike and then leave for
home.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Miss Clara Powell, who, for the
past three years. has been the
secretary of the local Red Cross
Chapter. has been transferred to
Lake City as director OF the Red
Cross service for the United
States Veterans Bureau Hospital
in that city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

William Redice, son of Mr.. and
Mrs W. Redice, of GOO Caroline
street, is reported to have saved
a playmate from drowning when
he fell in the water from Thomp-
sons dock and was going down
for the second time when young
Redice leaped in the water and
brought him to shore.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

MeE can see their fellow man moved
down by the thousands without an emo
tiOnal Outburst, but the anguished cry of a
stricken child makes them shudder.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Mrs. Lillian Gwynn announces
the engagement and approaching
marriage of her daughter. Miss
Lillian Gwynn. to Blondon B.
Goehrine. son of Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Goehring- The wedding win
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

If the democracies of the world had
worked together as well as the totalitarian
states there would now be no totalitarian
states.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

That Vermont mayor who vetoed an
increase in his own salary must be a tax
payer as we'll as an officeholder.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Great Britain's oldest soldier,
General Sir Bindon Blood. called
the father of the British Army"
and a veteran of seven military
campaigns. died recently in Lon
don at the age of 81. He was a
famous big game hunter, credited
with killing 81 tigers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

j. j. Shea, representing the
New York Aquarium, said today
that it is much pleased with the
specimens secured on this visit
as he has been able to secure
more than so specimens of fish
and a number of them are rare
ones, he said. When the vessel
with the tanks arrives, he ex-
poets to have 1000 specimens.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
KEY WEST I'M
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just Five. Ten
ana Fifteen Years Ago As
Taken From The Files
Of The Citizen
FIVE YEARS AGO

The case of w. H Perkins.
known under the sobriquet of
Bonus Bill, who was arrested,
charged with selling government
property, cots and mattresses. of
the Florida Relief Administra-
ton. was heard in Rogelio Go
mezs court yesterday afternoon
and the defendant was placed
under bond of $500 to appear be-
fore criminal court
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Thomas Hitchcock. ST., father
of Tommy, the premier polo
player, is a famous trainer of
horses, specializing in steeple-
chase jumpers. For 30 years his
jumpers have won more races
than those of any other stable.
But Mr.. Hitchcock, now 70, can
not watch the races any more,
because his doctor says the ex-
element Would overtax his
heart. He attends the races, how
ever, keeping behind the club
house, where messengers bring
him the race results.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

The lawyer is one individual who
doesn't mind if life is full of trials
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Miami Key West, Havana-like
sandwich, the best is always in between.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

1t is fine to have mettle but metal in
war times is better still.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage
2. More Hotels and Apartments
3. Beach and Bathing Pavilion
4. Airports-Land and Sea-
5. Consolidation of County and City Gov
ernmentS.
6. A Modern City Hospital
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

The notorious Negro promoter.
Marcus Garvey, originator of a
scheme to found an empire in
Africa populated by American
Negroes, of which he proclaimed
himself Emperor Marcus /, died
in London at the age of So. He
was convicted of mail fraud in
the United States in connection
with obtaining money from
members of his race in 1923 and
was later deported.-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Being told by Dr. RexfOrd
Tugwen that the climate of Key
West had a wonderful effect on
sufferers with sinus trouble, Ar
thur Fake came and made
preparations for a stay of two
weeks at the home of MIR. and
Mrs. c. G.. Hicks, and left yes
terday for New York a new
man..
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

1t is easy to have the last word in
argument with your youngster if that word
is Yes"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Eight towns in the United
States are named Cuba
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Ruth Bryan Owen, member of
Congress from this district. will
come to Key West to give an ac-
count of her stewardship early in
July. she has just written The
Citizen. She also plans to return
later with Commodore Jahncke,
who viii come to make an in
spection of the naval station.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

There were close to 1000
punches of sponge offered for
sale at the municipal dock and
all of the sponge brought I'M
usually good prices Three grades
were represented, sleeps wool.
yellow and grass. There were Isl
punches of wool, which sold for
s711.94.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

take place on Saturday. July IL,
1926.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14

Nearly half hundred public
or semi-publie places in Key
West have agreed to use nothing
but boiled water or sterilized wa
ter in serving their patrons be-
cause of the shortage of water
here and the possibility of an
outbreak of typhoid fever.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-14
TODAY'S
COMMON ERROR

Phase" means appear
ance or ASPECT. as. "a phase
of the moon. II should not
be used in such connota-
ton as. different phases
of college pleasures; say.
different kinds.