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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-12
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by
the City Council of the City of
Key West, Fla. up to and in
Guiding July 3, 1910 at 400 p. m.
to furnish and install at the City
Aquarium Two CD Diesel En-
gines directly connected to Cen
trifugal Pumps. The Centrifugal
Pumps. fitted to pump salt water
at a capacity of 400 c.. P. M. at
30 foot head. Also One ID 3 K.
w. Direct Current Generator COM
plete with switchboard, gen.
orator to be driven with Wee
Belts from either Diesel Engine.
Bids shall specify terms.
The Council reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
CHAS. r. ROBERTS,
iunei2-lt City Auditor.
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BOYS OF FLORIDA
To STUDY STATE
ADMINISTRATION
TO ASSEMBLE IN TALLAHAS-
SEE ON JUNE ~ FOR WEEKS
OBSERVANCE OF STATE
FUNCTIONS

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, June
IL FNS).-Two hundred boys
will gather in Tallahassee June
% to learn something about state
government. The event, termed
Boys State, is sponsored by
the American Legion and Aux
Hilary, the clergy, civic, fraternal
and educational organizations
Boys selected by these groups
from all sections of the state are
being sent to the capital, where.
for a week, they will be given an
opportunity to watch the func-
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PROTESTS WANTON
Offers aReword OF 500
-
KILLING OF TURTLE
MARINELAND. June p GNsl

MARINELAND. June y FNSl.
-Contending that the wantOn
destruction of green turtles along
the Florida coast. If not stopped.
will bring about the externins-
ton of the species, W. Douglas
Burden. president Of Marine Stu
dioS. entered a vigorous protest
with the State Department II
Conservation and offered q re-
ward of 500 for information
leading to the arrest and convic-
ton of anyone found guilty Of
slaughtering loggerhead or green
turtles on the beaches Of St
Johns, FIagler or Volusia coun-
ties.
The inhuman viciOuSness Of
those who slaughter . turtle alive
by cutting out the eggs IN order
10 save themselves the time Of
waiting until the eggs are Land.
should be stopped. said Burden
Reports are received quite fire.
quently that turtle egg hunters
many times DESTROY the giant fe-
male turtles in their efforts 10
secure eggs. Florida law pro
tects the big sea reptile during
the months of Nav. June. July
and August. but the Florida Con-
servation Department has not suf-
ficient police facilities 20 cover
the sea coast and prevent their
destruction. The public is asked
to cooperate by promptly re-
porting the slaughter Of turtles
The 500 reward viii be paid
through the office Of r L Dow
ling, State Department Of Con
servation. Tallahassee.
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INJURED SEAMEN
In HOSPITAL HERE
ACCIDENT DURING LIFEBOAT
DRILL YESTERDAY
CAUSED INJURY

Arthur z. Backus. Of Parish,
N. Y. and Joseph r. Lucas. q
Cambride. O.. members Of tie
personnel of the United States
maritime training ship American
Seaman, were injured late yes
terday afternoon while going
through abandon ship practice
while off Key West
The injured men were brought
to the city on board the Coast
Guard patrol vessel l85. placed
in an ambulance Of the Pritch-
ard Funeral Home and taken %
the Marine hospital for treat
ment.
At the hospital this morning
il was learned that Mr.. Lucas
had been placed on the list Of
seriously injured while Mr.. Back
us was not considered as serious
ly i'll
As far as can be learned the
men, 80 of them. were IN the
lifeboat and had been lowered 90
the water. While the boat was
being hoisted back to the ship
the accident occurred The oc-
cupants were spilled in the wa
ter. Then something happened
to the davits and the boat
careened, striking some Of the
men in the water.
II was said that there were
several others of the personnel
injured in the accident, but
Backus and Lucas were the only
ones who were brought ashore
for treatment and placed IN the
hospital.
The American Seaman, which
was bound from St Petersburg
TO Boston, lay to off the port last
night and sailed for its destina-
ton this morning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-12
ITALIAN ARMY
HOLDS ATTACK
BRITISH BOMBERS APPEAR
OVER CITIES IN ITALY:
TURKEY MOVES
lBy ASsociated Pressl

LONDON, June 12.-The Ital-
ian army has not yet moved
against the French in southern
France.
That was the news that came
through from the French high
command at noon today.
On the other hand, the British
headquarters here announced
that Raj. forces had success
fully bombed several Italian cities
and had made extensive maneu-
vers. with bombing raids in Libya
and Ethiopia.
/, Egyptian officials were in con-
ference with British military
heads at an unannounced loca-
ton. Danger of attack from
Italian forces was up for discus
sion, it was stated.
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FINANCIER VS.. BLITzKRIEC
Frances Reynaud Now Almost One Man Cabinet
By WILLIAM MrcArrrN
tAxsociatea Pres. Feature s~rvic. wr,..,,

unpopular. One commentator
said, ."Reynaud's fate is to fore
see too soon".
When Hitler began building for
war, Reynaud called on France
to strengthen the military force.
He urged, in his book, that
France prepare, with fleets of
planes, tanks and armored cars
operating in mass formation.
When the English pound
dropped in 1891 Reynaud wanted
to devalHe the franc, too. He
stuck to his guns for five years.
Those who had laughed came
around to voting for his point of
view.
1T is good that it has finally
come, said he, *but it comes too
late.
Launches 3-Year Plan
French finances went into a
desperate decline that stopped
only when Reynaud agreed to
become finance minister in Da-
LADDERS cabinet.
Reynaud. at the start of 1899,
launched a three-year plan. so
severe it would have cost the
head of an ordinary finance min
lister. In general. he put the gov
eminent on a business basis. :"
Gold started flowing back to
France. Production increased.
Unemployment decreased.
War. eight months later, inter-
Irupted the program, but those
eight months of effort sent
Continued ON Page Four
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touch with its British allies.
Many main lines of communica-
ton between France and Eng
land, have been cut by the at
lacking Nazi blitzkrieg forces.
Over 100000 refugees are to-
day heading for southern cities
in France and Paris presents a
completely deserted picture as
all stores close UP in the face of
the coming Germans. All food
supplies have been taken over by
the military command, prepara-
tory to a long siege of Paris
should the Nazis be successful in
their encircling move.
The Nazis now have approached
closer to Paris than the KaiSer's
1914 invasion, being, according to
one dispatch, only II miles from
the outskirts of the city with
small attachments of mechanical
forces.
No rescue of the city. such as
was effected in 1914. can be ac-
complished now, in the opinion
of military observers here. IF
Paris is. to be saved, they state,
'it will have to come from some
newt and ingenious PLAN. That
the French are aware of this was
demonstrated in information sent
the British in which they admit
ted that their forces were slowly
retreating in orderly fashion to
pre-arranged defense traps.
The Nazi high command, on
the other hand, has predicted
that Paris will fall completely
Gin few days, appearing to ad-
NIT, despite reported nearneSs of
their forces, that much hard
work remains to be accomplished
before they can triumphantly en-
ter the city.
Bombing planes over Paris are
pushing their campaign of de-
struction of all property. Build
ing after building is being hit,
many by incendiary bombs which
combine to cast pail Of smoke
over the whole city as the flames
spread forth.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-12

SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE,
June 12.-Dapper little Paul
Reynaud-a sharp-eyed man from
the mountains-sits in a big chair
at government headquarters
"Somewhere-in-France". welding
more legal power than any
Frenchman since Napoleon III.
France picked Reynaud at the
zero hour to stop Hitler's charg-
ing blitzkriegers. Like Britain S
Churchill, he'd been sharpshoot-
ing Frances defense and financial
policies through the years.
France found the little fellow
was right. France made Rey-
maud premier-and more. He's
almost a one-man cabinet-pre-
mier, minister of war and ma
tional defense, and foreign min
lister.
Then Came Action
France got action In came Gen.
erals Weygand and Petain, who
believed in beating the enemy to
the draw. Out went General
Gamelin and others who believed
in waiting behind strong defens-
es. Daladier, who had been for
-eign minister after Reynaud sue
ceeded him as premier.
Reynaud's wartime job fits him
like his well-tailored clothes and
his bowler He is a military STRAIT
egiSt, wrote book on ssthe new
type of war;. He's financial ex-
pert and, thus. holds the conf
dence of Frances big business.
He waited twenty years to be
premier. Like Churchill, he was
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-12

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-12
DUTCH TRADER URGES IMMEDIATE AID
FOR. ALLIES AND MTERNMENT OF SPIES
BY FRANK w. LOWERING
Especial to The Citfzenl

BOSTON, Mass, June 12-
Handling for many years bust
ness in this hemisphere for the
Holland South American Trading
Company, Joseph Harpman, a
native of Rotterdam now living
here, asserts that in his belief
there are not less than 100000
potential fifth columnistS in the
United States who have become
so through this sort of intimida-
ton
81 have known of Germans
who were loyal citizens of the
United States and of South
American countries where bust
ness has taken me for many
years, who have been interview
ed by German agents. When they
said they were not interested in
helping Germany, mention was
made of relatives in Berlin OF
some other German place.
"AS the interview continued
and pressure was brought to
bear with dire threats, the Amer
icaniZed citizens reluctantly said
they would yield in order to save
their relatives. Then the poison
ing of their minds against this
country would begin. They would
be visited constantly, would be
told lie after lie. and soon many
of them would believe. / esti-
mate there ARE half million po-
tential fifth columnists In the
United States right now who
have yielded to German pres
sure.
Get After Nazis Now
Mr. Harpman added his appeal
to that of thousands of others
that America deal quickly with
the NaZis and the potential
traitors in our midst. He has
been watching German infiltra-
ton into the Americas for thirty
years during which time he has
been trading for his firm in many
countries. and he saws their or
ganization in this hemisphere is
dire menace.
Mr. Harpman SAYS Marlin
spired outbreaks are likely to &C.
cur at any time now in South
American countries; that Ger
mans who have lived for several
years below the Panama Canal
are ready TODAY to help achieve
German domination of the world
Hitler is carrying on the
world-domination policies of his
predecessors. Mr.. Harpman as
Serts.
Germans in foreign nations
have been carefully indexed for
several years. 1t was going on
previous to 1914 and it has been
going on ever since. Hitler has
only been brazen enough to actu-
ally put into effect plan of long
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-12
FIFTH COLUMN" COWS
CAMP REAuREGARD.

CAMP BEAUREGARD. La
Cows 'fondness for the salty
taste of the mold which forms on
the insulation of field telephone
lines was responsible for a
break in communication lines in
the army's big war games re-
Gently. The cows licked the in
sulation off the line. causing a
short
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-12
TURKISH
FLEET MOVES

LONDON, June 12.-Reports
reaching here today indicated
that Turkey has recalled all ships
on the high seas, and its fleet is
moving towards the DardnelleS
in maneuvers that may bring
forth declarations of war against
Italy and Germany within the
next twenty-four hours.
Rumania also has called in all
ships, and additional reserves
have been ordered to report to
war offices throughout the land.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-12

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-12
KEY WEST BOYS TO ATTEND

Key West boys who will at
tend Boys Stale" were
named last weekend.
They are Robert Smith.
son of MIR. and Mrs. Charles
Smith. and Hastings Adams.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald
Adams. Both were promoted
TO the senior class of the Key
West High School.
Robert was selected by Ar
thur Sawyer Post. No. 20.
American Legion. and Hast
ings was named by the Ro-
tsrY Club.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-12
ALLIES PLOTTING
HEROIC MEASURE
GBy Associated PressD

LONDON. June l2.-Late
dispatches today stated that
the Allied high commands
were assembled today some
where in France. plotting
heroic measures in The de-
Tense gesture TO be made
against the oncoming Maxi
hordes outside Paris.
Accurate descriptions of the
immense battle taking place
indicated that If was too
early 10 make any admis-
sions as yet. French tank di-
visions were reported TO be
In h avY counterattack
maneuvers against the Nazi
spearheads endangering the
French capital.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-12
ALLIED FORCES
SURRENDER ON COAST

Berlin, June 12.-The German
high command stated today that
a force of 10000 British and
French troops in the area re-
Gently captured by the Germans
Continued on Page Four)
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NEW TAX
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FOOD SUPPLIES CON-
M A NDE E RED FOR
THREATENED SIEGE;
ALLIES IN CONFERENCE
NV Associated Press)

INV Associated PressD
LONDON. June IA ring of
planes. tanks and infantry is
slowly encircling Paris today ac-
cording to dispatches arriving
hourly from the beleagured
French high command. as the
Germans push forward their
three bladed attack on the French
capital city.
Government headquarters in
France. now set up in a yet I'M
named city many miles removed
from Paris, is keeping in close
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-29
LOCK TOWN LISTS
 BENEFIT CONTEST

Terryville, Jan. 29-Three fast games of basketball have been ar ranged for the March of Sports" program in St. Casimir's hall We'd nesday night. The entire receipts will be added to the Presidents h. fantile Paralysis Fund.
 The opening game will feature Stephen Tompkins' East Main street Grammar School five, undefeated this season, meeting their greates! rivals the St. Stanislaus grammar school five of Bristol. MT. TompkinS team will be at full strength for this contest, with WrobleWSki, it's star forward who has averaged p points aa game this season, back in the line up after being on the side lines for three weeks with sprained ankle. This contest will start at 2 o'clock.
 The second contest will show Coach Joe Jablonowski's high school five meeting the Alumni, managed by Carl Williams. In the previous contest, the Alumni five humbled the high school, but since that game the Orange and Black quintet has shown much improvement.
 The third contest on the evening" $ program at o'clock will show an All-League five, picked by the man. agers, meeting the Thomaston Alumni, one of the strongest teams in the Naugatuck Valley.
 One thousand tickets have been placed on sale for this event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-29
CHAPTER V

"I'm very lucky to have caught you" Dan said, piloting Marie through the hurrying throngs that surged back and forth along 57th street. When he met her at Varnet'S trade entrance he had automatical- ly taken her arm and turned east.
 "But I don't understand" she objected, as soon as she could get a word in. I'm going home"
 "No, you're not" he said. "You're coming with me to Larue's for a cocktail. Then, if you insist, I'll take you home; otherwise, I hope you'll have din- ner with me"
 He took long strides and he held her arm firmly. Tall, though she was, she had to walk fast to keep up with him. Her breath was soon coming in short, little gasps.
 Please" she begged. I'm all out of breath and I do want to have something to say about this" /"
 Contritely he slowed down. I'm sorry. It's terribly selfish of me, but I was afraid I'd lose you if I didn't hang on tight and hurried because I wanted to sit down and talk with you. There's so much to say. I don't want to seem to kid- nap you, but you will come with me?"
 She felt shy and happy and proud. "Yes, I'll go. But I have to be home by T."
 He asked her where her home wal out she changed the subject She was sensitive about living on a barge. The girls at the store had teaSed her. She had her fathers pride as well as her temper, She resented the curious questions people always put to her when she said her home was canalboat.
 She talked with vivacity as they headed toward Park Avenue, he watching her, seldom saying much himself, but the tone of his voice and his eyes showed his interest in her.
 Occasionally people turned to look at them as they stepped along They were obviously enjoying life and each other.
 It was a warm, early spring night While the street lights were on, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-29
Dan Donovan Takes a Chance

how I felt" He struggled on, laundering like some high-school kid well, to get back to the present, here's looking at you"
 She touched her glass to his and laughed. q don't know your last name but think it's Donovan"
 Right" he said. Not that it matters" His mouth quirked up at the corners. Come to think of it, I don't know even your first name"
 Marie La Porte"
 "H'm, that's a pretty name. French?"
 Canadian French. My people come from Three Rivers, this side of Quebec"
 "Yes." She pulled back her sleeve to look at her wrist watch. Which reminds me that must go. They'll be waiting for me-"
 50 will I, if you leave"
 He caught her hand. She drew it away and reached for her jacket. After he'd paid the check, he followed her to the entrance hall.
 Good night" she said.
 "Oh, mo-" he said, passing a cardboard stub to the hat-check girl. I'm seeing you home"
 No, you're not" She set her chin firmly and started toward the door. "Goodby and thanks for nice time."
 He grabbed his hat and coat and ran after her. You can't do this to me. I'm seeing you home, that is, if you're not married and the mother of Seven."
 He stuck his hat on his head and slipped into his coat as he walked 'Ever- then I think I'd take a chance. Now where do we go?' He stared down at her.
 But I live on canalboat. ] couldn't take you to my home, she protested, half-desperate.
 T don't see what difference that makes. My folks live on house. boat"
 She faced him with rebellious eyes. Besides, I'm walking, not riding and I live five miles from here"
 That's o. k. by me. When do we start?"
 She turned on her heel and started down the street.
 You steer the course and I'll follow," he said, keeping pace with her.
 | (TO Be COntinuedl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-29
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Special U. s. Registry Stamp Had Short Life

THE U. s. 10-cent Eagle A stamp, above, issued in 1911 for prepayment of registry fees has practically disappeared from U. s. mails. Occasionally one of the stamps turns up from some out-of-the-way postoffice, but for the most part the stamps are in the hands of collectors.
 So much confusion followed the release of the stamp, by per- sons attempting to use it for reg ular postage, that the postmaster general discontinued the stamp IS months after it's release.
 <
 Places and dates of first-day sales of the educators group of the U. s. Famous Americans se- ries are: Horace Mann, 1-cent, green, Boston, Mass, March IA; Mark Hopkins, 2-cent red, Will liamstown, Mass, March IA; Charles W. Eliot, Scent purple, Cambridge, Mass, March 28; Frances E. Willard, 5-cent blue, Evanston, H., March 28; Booker T. Washington, 10-cent brown, Tuskegee Institute, Ala b a m a, April 2.
 Slovakia has issued a new SC. ries of six airmail stamps in two designs. The three low values show plane over a lake; the high values, a four-motored airliner over mountains.