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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
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FLOODS CONTINUE
6O-FOOt Crest At Cincy
ON OHIO RIVER
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(By Associated PressI


GIN CINNATI, April 23.-
Flood waters of the Ohio river
were today at record high levels
again, although observers here
did not believe that conditions
warranted any extreme meas
ures, at least for the present.
A high crest of so feet was
noted in this city this morning.
The rise was very slow last night
and officials believed that no
higher level would come in that
cities north of here reported re-
ceding water
At Marietta, where the floods
swept through all of the town
yesterday, citizens were busy
this morning with bucket brig
AIDES, cleaning up the debris left
by the river.
Additional rains occurred in the
north Ohio valley last night,
shifting from New England, scene
of heavy billiards and rain re-
ported yesterday. This fact
presages more trouble for river
city residents in the near future.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
Clarifies Questions About
Unemployment c Compensation

Many confuse State unemploy-
ment compensation with Federal
old-age and survivors insurance,
according to w. B. Weaver, Man
ager of the Social Security Board
Field Office at Miami, Florida. A.
man who recently applied for un-
employment compensation insist
ed that he had been paying the
one per cent wage tax for more
than two years. Now that he
had lost his job, he felt that he
he was entitled to unemploy-
ment compensation.
The employment service Of
fetal explained to him that the
wage tax which he had been pay
ing and related to the Federal
system of old-age and survivors
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23

And if any scoundrel does
anything to blacken the reputa-
ton of Key West Wreckers, he
will be treated as a pirate, who
ever he may be-.
To quote from the Keeping
POSTED" column of the magazine,
Miss Strabel accounts for her
present status as leading fic-
ton writer in this wise:
Il had never intended to be a
fiction writer. l wrote advertis-
ing in New York and reported
fashions in Paris and was quite
content. Then, a few years ago,
was i'll long time in Switzer-
land and wrote story to occupy
my mind. l sold it, and since
that day I've written fiction en-
tirely.
Il began research for this
serial three years ago, when
went to Key West for the winter,
and 1t captured my imagination.
1t is no glittering Florida resort.
There is nothing there for rest
less people to do. 1t is quiet and
careless and charming, and we
adopted Key Westers pray it
stays that way. l am building a
house there, with a sea wall on
two sides. 1t is the southern
most house in the United States.
Key West hasn't had bad hur-
rlcane in many years, though one
may be patiently waiting around
for me to finish my house..
Paramount has purchased the
movie rights to Reap The Wild
Wind" and it has been rumored
that runner-up to Gone With
The Wind" is planned for it. Loxi,
as yet, has not been cast-though
it has been stated Claudette Col
bert has first call for the part.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23

insurance and was not an unem-
ployment compensation tax, since
employees in Florida do not
pay unemployment compensation
taxes. Only employers contri-
butte to the Florida unemploy-
ment fund. He was therefore not
entitled to benefits under the
State unemployment compensa-
ton law.
To illustrate the difference be-
tween these two social insurance
systems established by the Social
Security Act, the employment
service official pointed out that
a man who buys an ordinary life
insurance policy but carries no
Continued on Page Four)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
BRIDGE MEETING
TODAY in MIAMI
COMMISSIONER ALBURY UN-
ABLE TO ATTEND; SHORT
NOTICE GIVEN

Mayor Willard NJ. Albury re-
ceived notice yesterday of a
meeting of the Overseas Road
and Toll Bridge Commission, of
which, he is a member, to be held
at 8 o'clock this morning in the
office of the State Road Depart
ment in Miami.
The mayor, who called at the
office of The Citizen this after
noon, said that he found business
prevented his attending as the
telegram came too late.
He did not know for what rea-
son the meeting had been called
other than that no meetings had
been held for two months and
routine matters, no doubt, need
ed attention.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
ANNENBERC
PLEADS GUILTY
ADMITS EVASION OF RE-
TURNS IN INCOME TAX
TRIAL
CBy Associated Press)

CHICAGO, Apr. 23.-Mose An
nenberg today pleaded guilty to
evasion of $1,7OO,OOO in income
tax reporting in the Federal
Court of Judge Wilkerson. Other
counts, in the indictment were
dismissed by the Federal govern
ment in view of the admission
made, it was announced.
Judge WilkerSon announced
that disposition of the case would
take place on May 3rd.
Annenberg was indicted last
year on charges of classifying his
income tax returns. He is pub
Usher of horse-racing services
sold nationwide.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
MANY ATTENDED
HOLTSBERG RITES
MOTORCYCLE MET FUNERAL.
PROCESSION JESTER
DAY NOON

Services held yesterday for
Mrs. Rose Holtsberg, who died
early yesterday morning in a
Miami hospital, were well at
tended by both Jews and. Gen
tiles of the city.
Rabbi Layrius Lehrer, of the
local synagogue, officiated at the
Lopez Funeral Chapel rites, also
at brief services held at the ceme-
terry.
A motorcade of Key West
friends met the funeral process
sion, which came down from Mi
ami at the lower toll gate short
ly after noon yesterday and ex-
pressed sympathy to Morris
Holtsberg and Herman, husband
and son, respectively, of the de-
ceased. Many relatives from Mi
ami were present at the services,
including MIR. Halpern, brother,
of West Palm Beach, and his
wife, and Mrs. Holtsberg's sister,
Mrs. Milton Zuber, and her hus-
band, of Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
JAPS IRKED
AT TAUSSIC
STATEMENTS
DECLARE VIEWS BREED At
MOSPHERE OF 'JAP-PHO-
BIA' IN u. S.: CONGRESS-
MEN CENSURE TALK
1nr Associnted rrernl

TOKYO, April 23.-Japanese
officials and the press of this
country bitterly protested the
statements made yesterday by
Rear Admiral Joseph K .Taussig
when he appeared before the
Senate Naval Committee. The
statements allegedly laid i'm
perialistic claims at Japan's door
in connection with her policy of
expansion in the Far East.
Previously, as acknowledged
here, the u. S. State Department
had censured Taussig for his re-
marks. So, too, had Admiral
Harold R. Stark, chief of naval
operations, when he stated that
Rear Admiral Taussig was speak
ing his personal views and that
the remarks did not at all coin
eide with those of the navy.
Japan, no doubt, will send pro-
Continued On Page Four)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23

THELMA STRABEL SSERIAL STORY ABOUT
Reap The Wild Wind Required Three Years Re
KEY WEST WRECKERS STARTS This WEEK

Thelma Strabel, adopted Key
Wester", is featured this week in
the Saturday Evening Post with
the first installment of six-part
serial story called Reap The
Wild Wind.
The story takes readers back a
century to the, days when the
Florida Keys were the seas
graveyard and Key Vests for
tune. Loxi Claiborne is the hero
inc of the story, providing sparkle
before a background of ominous
reefs, and wrecks piling up dur
ing the gales that blew often to
befuddle the gallant captains of
sturdy sailing vessels of olden
days.
A hint as to the plot of the
story is contained in this passage
by the heroine's sea-captain faith
er, who proclaims, in the first in
stallment:
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23

Florida has a motion picture
studio in Miami. 1t is Fleischer
studio and is home for Betty
Boop", "Popeye" and other be-
loved cartoon characters. "Gul-
liver's Travels" was produced
there.
Florida's representatives in the
Hall of Fame are DR.. John Cor
RE, inventor of artificial ice, and
General E. Kirkby-Smith, last
Confederate general to surrender
in the War Between the States.
Santa Rosa county has the
largest paintings of pecan trees
in the state. The Mahan pecan.
the largest in the world, was de-
veloped in Jefferson county.
Florida tobacco is valued at
more than 100000 annually.
The state produces cigarette,
cigar filler types of tobacco, all
centered in the northern portion
of the state.
Florida has more than 100 va
rieties of soils, composed chiefly
of sand, clay and organic mat
ter.
E., Ross Allen at the Reptile In
stitute, Silver Springs, "milks"
snakes of their venom for medi-
cinal purposes.
Jacksonville is named in hon
or of Andrew Jackson, Florida's
first American military governor.
Prior TO that, the town was known
as CoWford.
The picturesque turtle crawls"
at Key West is one Of Florida's
most interesting sights. Huge sea
creatures are kept here, awaiting
their turn at the canneries.
Gainesville has the most mod
ern tung oil expressing plant in
the world. Tung is expected to
become one of Florida's greatest
Observation-Disclosures pursuits.
Tallahassee was the only CAPT.
tai of Confederate state east
of the Mississippi river that was
not taken by the Union army.
First newspaper in Florida was
the East Florida Gazette, first
published in st. Augustine in
1913.
s. Uncle Sans first timber pre-
serve was established on Santa
Rosa Island in West Florida more
than 100 years ago. Plans are
now under way to develop this
beautiful spot into National
Seashore.
Florida National Exhibits, Inc,
was the first exhibitor at the
New York Worlds Fair to sign
for the 1910 season. Fair viii
open May IL, 1910.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
ARREST CAR DRIVER
ON DRUNK CHARGE

Joe Christian was arrested last
night by State Patrol Officer l..
w. Brassell and brought to the
city and placed in the county
Jail to await preliminary hearing
on a charge of driving on the
highways of Monroe county
while in an intoxicated condi-
ton.
1t was also charged that he did
not have the proper tag on his
car nor was he provided with a
drivers license. He was placed
under bond of 500 and will be
given preliminary hearing be-
fore Peace Justice Enrique Es-
quinaldo at 5 o'clock this after
noon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
new APPOINTEE
AT XIV. BUREAU
RUSSELL GUTTERIDGE AR
RIvES TOMORROW TO TAKE
JUNIOR OBSERVER POST

The local Weather Bureau, un-
der the direction of Meteorologist
G. S. Kennedy, has been advised
of the appointment of Russell A.
Gutteridge, who is coming tomor-
row from Fl. Lauderda1e and will
take the place of Clyde R.
Hughes, junior observer, who has
been promoted to the position of
observer vice Defiance Martin
who has been transferred.
Mr.. Gutteridge was honored
guest at a testimonial dinner
given by members of the First
Methodist Church at FIT. Lauder
dale, where he has resided for
several years, last night, in recog-
milton of his long service as secre-
tary of the board. He was pre-
Sented with a fountain pen by his
associates.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
MARTIN LEAVES
FOR CINCINNATI

Defiance o. Martin, who has
been stationed at the U. S. Wea-
Their Bureau since June, 1884, as
observer, left on the IL o'clock
bus yesterday morning pursuant
to orders issued from Washing
ton, transferring him to Cincin-
natl, 0.
Since he had been connected
with the weather bureau in this
city Mr.. Martin had endeared
himself to a number of friends,
who expressed regret at his
leaving.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
Registrations
Total 6,423
ForPrii11ariies
REPRESENTS LARGEST
LIST OF VOTERS IN
MODERN TIMES; PRE-
CINCT TOTALS SHOWN

County Supervisor of Registra-
tion John England today posted
a total of 6.423 registered voters
as qualified TO vote in the COM
ing May 9TH and May 2sth pri-
maries and the election next fall.
This. according TO Mr.. England, is
one of the heaviest registrations
in Monroe County in modern
times. and indicates. as he and
many county officials think. an
intense interest on the part of
the electorate in the coming pri-
mary elections.
Since the books were opened, a
total of 1879 new registrations
were recorded by Mr.. England,
1874 Democrats and 35 Republi-
cans. - -s..s-s-s III. s--se=s->--
Totals for the eleven precincts
of the county are listed as fol-
lows:
Precinct Number one, 402.
Precinct Number two, ESQ.
Precinct Number three, LOB.
Precinct Number four, 495.
Precinct Number five, 949.
Precinct Number six, LAS.
Precinct Number seven, SIS.
Precinct Number eight, 976.
Precinct Number nineI l23.
Precinct Number ten, 1876.
Precinct Number eleven, 293.
The above figures constitute
final tabulations for this election
period, according to Mr.. England.
All precincts have been corrected
and brought up to date.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
CANDIDATES RUN
HATS" DISPLAY

A Hats In The Ring" adver-
tisement appears in this issue of
The Citizen, designed by men,
bers of the advertising staff to call
attention of Monroe County cleo
torate to the various candidates
who sponsor the space.
Similar advertisements will APP
pear from time to time up to
time of the first primary on May
It'll. Candidates who are not
listed in the space may obtain
reservations for the next run by
application at The Citizen of
flee.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
LEFT FOR
CUBA LAST NIGHT

Magnificent Yawl Sakana.
which came into the harbor
yesterday and was berthed
at the Porter Dock Company
slip for gas and supplies with
owners Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Logan on board left for Ha-
vana last night.
Mr.. Logan said that he
thought the night time was
preferable for crossing the
Gulf Stream. The Sakana is
fitted out with a 120-horse-
power motor and Mr.. Logan
felt that the trip could be
made at night comfortably
and that he would land in
Havana this morning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
oo90OoO Q . zee 100
CANCER CONTROL
Local Drive NouU On
NEEDS ASSISTANCE

Cancer control depends on the
cooperation of men and women
everywhere, according to Mrs.
Franklin d. Roosevelt, First
Lady of the Land, in a statement
made public recently:
THE control of cancer, Mrs.
Roosevelt stated, ''like so many
other desirable goals, depends on
the cooperation OF men and wom-
en- everywhere. The general
public must participate as well
as the trained physician and the
research worker.
1t is through education that
the Women's Field Army of the
American Society for the Control
of Cancer hopes to reduce NOR
tally from this disease. Develop
ed under the supervision of ply
sicians VINO act as spokesman
for their state medical societies,
this educational program seeks
to teach the individual few
basic facts about cancer for his
own protection and to enlist him
in movement for the protection
of all''.
The Cancer Army was launch
ed in 1886 by group of physi-
clans, research workers and club
women. 1t has become a power
full force in the field of health.
While lay education is still its
major purpose, it is significant
that the aroused interest of the
public is serving as a fine stimu-
lus to physicians and research
workers and promises to provide
the aid they need for more effec-
tive work.
The drive for enlistments in the
Field Army to fight this disease
is now on and Key West is ex-
pected to do its share in fighting
cancer, and curing those cases
not too far beyond the help of
physicians. The Junior Woman's
Club is in charge of the drive,
which is directed by the presi-
dent of the Junior Club, Miss Su-
san LaKin.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
Allied And Ndzi
BOnlbSDrOpOVer
Norwegian Areas
BLOODY BATTLEFIELD
PREDICTED AS WORD
COMES OF FUTURE
MANEUVERS
URy Associated PresS)

LONDON. Apr. 23.-NorwaY
bids fair TO become another
bloody battlefield of Europe" as
reports continue TO pour into
war offices here of intense fight
ing now going on in that pre-
viouslY peace-loving country of
the far-north.
In the last twenty-four hours,
according to news now released,
bombing raid after bombing raid,
sponsored by both the Allies and
the Nazis, have poured destruc-
ton on several areas in Norway.
Allied raids continue to be
made, aimed against establish
ment by the Nazis of definite air.
bases in south Norway. British
state that, to date, these efforts
have been most successful.
Now comes news Of Nazi bomb
ing efforts being made against
further expansion of British ex-
peditionary moves. Railroads
have been bombed and many
cities hit in the drive to keep
Allied forces from spreading out
from west-seacoast cities to the
interior.
Word has also been received
here of impending future large
scale operations to come in a dis
patch from Denmark which
stated that many divisions of
German troops" left that country
yesterday on board transports for
Continued on Page Four)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
y MORE CAST
ABSENTEE VOTES

There were Is absentee bal
lots cast in the office of Judge
Raymond R. Lord when the
count was made yesterday after
noon. This afternoon at 2:30
o'clock the count was 81, divid-
ed as follows:
Precinct l, 3; Precinct 2, 2;
Precinct 3, z; Precinct 4, 2; Pre-
cinct 5, 4: Precinct 6, 8; Pre-
cinct 7, 4; Precinct 8, 5, and Pre-
cinct II, f. There were none
cast for PrecicntS 8 and 10.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
]. TOM WATSON
ANNOUNCES FOR
ATTY GENERAL
LISTS QUALIFICATIONS; TOLD
THE CITIZEN KEY WEST
NEEDS BRIDGES AND FREE
COURT

J. Tom Watson, of Tampa, to-
day announces his candidacy for
the post of Florida's Attorney
General, subject to the May 7th
primary, with an announcement
in the political display space in
this issue.
While visiting at The Citizen
office this morning, Mr.. Watson
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
DOUGLASS SEEKS
REELECTION TO
STATE R.R. POST
SERVED AS CHAIRMAN OF
COMMISSION FOR TWO
YEARS: LONG EXPE RI
ENCED IN PUBLIC LIFE

w B, (Babe) Douglass, candi-
date for reelection to the Flor
ida Railroad Commission, Demo-
cratic Primary, May 7, was a
visitor in Key West yesterday in
the interest of his candidacy.
Election to the commission in
1882. Mr.. Douglass was re-elect-
ed without opposition in 1886
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
One SPONGE
SALE LISTED

There was one sale of spongeS
at the Municipal Sponge Dock
yesterday, all that was offered.
Sale amounted to SGT
There were nine punches in
the lot.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23

and served as Chairman of the
Commission in 1885 and 1886.
He served his home people at
Lake City as Chief of Police for
two years; as Constable for four
Continued on Page Four)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23

expressed himself on a subieg
dear to the hearts of Key Westg
by saying that:
The need for a bridge to
West is one-hundred percent
Continued On Page Fo
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
MUSICAL TRACTOR

PANA, Ill. - Walter Klent-
worth, farmer of this city, hears
market reports and music while
he works, having equipped his
tractor with a radio.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
18th Annual Observance
KNOW FLORIDA
By FLORIDA STATE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EDITORS NOTE: Official
lY proclaimed by Gov. Fred
p. Cone. the 18th annual
Know Florida Week" is
being observed this week.
under the sponsorship of
the Florida State Chamber of
Commerce. Following are a
number of facts TO help you
better Know Florida. 9th
ers will be printed during
the following days. Look
for them! KNOW FLORIDA!
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23

Key West, Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only Ia Fahrenheit
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-21
DIR. Williams
Heads Baptists

Charlotte, Nov. Il. (ApD -- Dr.
WiIIiam Harrison Williams Of Char
lottc was elected president of the
North Carolina Baptist convention
here today.
Dir. Williams is pastor of Prltch-
ard Memorial Baptist church here.
DR.. w. r. CuIIom, Wake Forest
WAS named first vice president; the
Rev. r. F. Dctz. Of Sylvia, second
vice president and the Rev. Oscar
Crccrh of Ahosliic. third vice preSl-
dent
c. =. Dcanc Of Rockingham was
elected recording secretary and M.
A. higgins Of Raleigh VIII remain
ms general sccrctary~trcaSUrcr.
The convention voted to limit inc
form Of president to one year ana
nrnvidc that no officer should sue
coed himself.
NshcvjIIc was selected for the 1871
n,cc,lng To be held in November.
IN a report on hospitals the con- con-
vcntion was told by Dr.. c. {. Car
pcnter, dean of the Bowman gray
school of Medicine ut Wake Forest
college, that completion OF a > 'oo"',
onn addition to the church hospital at
Wipstor-Salcm would put the COL
ic.c,, medical school on par Wl'ii
tho hest equipped schools.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-21
Greeks Near
Koritza
Greek Forces Report
ed at Outskirts of Ital-
ian Base and March
ing on Another City.

Athens. Nov. 21.--(AP)-- Greek
forces were rrDnrlcd to have reached
the outskirts OF the Italian base city
Of KurtiZa. in Albania, this morning.
At the same ti.-c in the coastal
sector OF the fighting zone. Greek
columns were said to be marching
rapidly on another important ltal-
ian base, AlGirocastrO, also in AL
bania.
Italian resistance in that zone was
reported to have collapsed almost
totally.
Latest INFORMATION from the front
cold In" Crooks were within six
miles Of ArGirocastro. which is said
to rank equally with korjtza in stra-
tc9ic value.
1t was on these two cities that the
Italians had based their drive into
Greece Huge stores Of war materials
had been assembled in both cities.
A thrust through the center of the
Italian lines, putting the fascist
forces to ha,tv flight at point six
miles Withia Albania. was the pre-
vious high spot ni Greek successes.
Observers i'm thH koritZa sector re-
ported that In" Italians were aban-
c,Gning the city and all outgoing
roads were under fire from Greek
artillery.
Pilots flying u"cH the coastal sec
tor reported th"t the Italians were
rctrcating in such haste that none
were seen imncjintcIy in the path
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-21
Increased Holiday
Business Predicted
Warrants
Issued At
NantahaLa'

Andrews. N. c.. Nov. 2l.--(AP)-
Warrants have been issued charging
several persons with creating trout
bic ON the Nantahala dam project,
but no report has been received ON
the number served, Sheriff 4. i.
Slaglc OF Macon county said today.
Several difficulties nave been en-
cOuntcrcd in making the arrests. the
sheriff said. adding that several Of
the accused live in counties other
than Macon and several Of the men
bringing the charges have left for
the north.
Meanwhile, the sheriff said. the
scene is quiet although no an
nnunccmcnt has been made as 10
when operations would be resumed.
Labor leaders have said that the
trouble started Monday in an effort
to Gust nprthclncrS and thus proVIdc
more Jobs for natives.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-21
Clio Adopts
Resolution
Against Isns

Atlantic City, Nov. 2l.-(Ap)-
The Congress Of Industrial OrganiZu-
lions adopted today Il resolution con
dcmning tho relationships and
tn1aIjtarianiNm of naZiiSm, commun-
ism and raecism as inimica to the
,rrIrarr Of labor and destructive of
n,u. form Of government"